Lagarde quits ECB to shed neutrality, enter political fray
- File photo: Christine LagardeECB President Christine Lagarde will resign in Feb, nine months before her term ends, saying she wants freedom to speak beyond monetary policy and engage in politics because she believes she cannot remain neutral.
- Her departure lets European leaders choose a successor before France's presidential election.
- European Council president Antonio Costa said the appointment process would begin immediately.
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- File photo: Christine LagardeECB President Christine Lagarde will resign in Feb, nine months before her term ends, saying she wants freedom to speak beyond monetary policy and engage in politics because she believes she cannot remain neutral.
- Her departure lets European leaders choose a successor before France's presidential election.
- European Council president Antonio Costa said the appointment process would begin immediately.
Sources: Times of India