By Chelsey Dulaney

"You are not going to see the back of me before 2027," ECB President Christine Lagarde said in response to a question about whether she will resign early. Her term is set to end in October 2027.

She repeated a previous statement that she wouldn't depart while Europe's economy is facing such uncertainty.

"When there are clouds on the horizon, the captain stays on the ship and this captain is staying on this ship as long as there are clouds on the horizon," she said.

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July 23, 2026 09:23 ET (13:23 GMT)