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2026-02-16 18:16:43
[EU May Finalize ECB President Selection Ahead of Schedule to Avoid Far-Right French Rise] ⑴ European governments may choose to expedite the selection of Christine Lagarde's successor to avoid having to negotiate with a far-right French president after the 2027 French election. Lagarde's term will last until October next year, and her successor is usually chosen that summer. ⑵ However, the risk that Marine Le Pen or her successor Jordan Bardella might win the French election starting in April 2027 is prompting European leaders to consider adjusting this timeline.
