Congratulations to Christine Lagarde on her extraordinary leadership of the European Central Bank. It has been my pleasure working with her through some of the most consequential moments of the past two decades.
She has been a tower of strength and humanity in every role she has held. I know her service will continue long into the future.
And while she has more than earned the much-needed break she deserves, I know that many, myself included, will continue to turn to her for advice and counsel.
I have just informed my colleagues that I will step down as @ECB President on 7 February 2027.
It has been a source of great pride to serve this institution.
I thank all of those who have supported me on this journey over the past seven years.