Christine Lagarde is expected to resign early as President of the European Central Bank before the French elections in April 2027, allowing current leaders to influence her successor's appointment. This decision comes amid rising concerns over far-right parties in France and Germany. François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, also announced his resignation. Klaas Knot and Pablo Hernández de Cos are seen as potential successors. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)