Villeroy dismisses reports of Lagarde leaving the European Central Bank early as mere rumour
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau dismissed reports regarding Christine Lagarde's early departure. He confirmed his June exit is personal.
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has dismissed a Financial Times report suggesting European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her position early, describing the claim as a rumour. Speaking before a French 
FR parliamentary committee on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Villeroy reiterated that his own previously announced decision to stand down from his role in June is based on personal reasons and is unrelated to broader leadership changes.
FR parliamentary committee on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Villeroy reiterated that his own previously announced decision to stand down from his role in June is based on personal reasons and is unrelated to broader leadership changes.
