ECB. Christine Lagarde resigns from her position to intervene freely and "defend the truth"

Christine Lagarde announced her resignation from the European Central Bank to freely express her views on international politics. She felt constrained by the institution's neutrality rules and wanted to address global issues. Lagarde emphasized her desire for freedom of speech and the importance of her contributions. The ECB is managing her departure smoothly and has begun the process of finding her successor. Lagarde has led the ECB since 2019 and was expected to serve until October 2024.