France, Lagarde: ‘I am not standing for any position’

Milan, 9 July (LaPresse) – “I am not standing for election for any position, but I am deeply committed to ensuring that Europe is protected, and that Europe remains the framework within which Member States, including France, operate.” This was stated by the President of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, a French national, in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Lagarde said she is following the campaign ahead of the 2027 French presidential election, hoping that “reason will always prevail and that France will understand, whoever its leader may be, that it is a key member of Europe”. “Europe is the only arena in which Member States, nations and even France can actually play a significant role,” Lagarde added. Her comments come after speculation circulated about her possible early departure from the ECB to play an active role in the election campaign.