European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before the end of her term, a move that opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor ahead of France's presidential election next year.

European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election

TL;DR

  • Christine Lagarde will resign as President of the European Central Bank.
  • Her resignation comes nine months before the end of her term.
  • This allows European leaders to choose a successor.
  • The successor will be chosen ahead of France's presidential election next year.