A historical figure who is leaving the stage for reasons of free speechThe European Central Bank has announced the suspension of Christine Lagarde as the head of the central council, with the intention of allowing her to speak more openly about global issues. Lagarde stated that this decision is due to the need to 'speak from one's heart' on economic and financial problems worldwide. Additionally, Lagarde said she felt too limited to influence political and economic arguments, as she was obliged to maintain neutrality in her role.

Lagarde also specified that her decision to leave the position will be carried out between March and October 2026, contrasting with the previous prediction of an exit in November. This timing has been interpreted as a signal that the European Central Bank is preparing to replace Lagarde, precisely when the eurozone was facing growth and inflation rates exceeding targets. Recent sources indicate that Klaas Knot, former president of the Belgian Central Bank, or Pablo Hernández de Cos, former Spanish banker, could be among the candidates for the ECB presidency.

Other names have been proposed, including Joachim Nagel, president of the German Central Bank, and Nadia Calviño, president of Italy's Europe. Furthermore, the European Central Bank noted that Lagarde had received advice from French President Emmanuel Macron, who suggested that her suspension would allow choosing a more suitable person for the role before the possibility of a political candidate from the left or right becoming the power. Lagarde also declared that the norms on neutrality were