Christine Lagarde’s eight-year term as European Central Bank president runs until October 2027, and official statements continue to stress her focus on completing the mandate without any confirmed early exit. Recent February reports of a possible departure before the spring 2027 French presidential election sparked succession speculation involving figures such as Klaas Knot and Joachim Nagel, yet ECB spokespeople have repeatedly stated no decision has been taken. Lagarde has remained active in monetary-policy decisions and public appearances through March 2026, reinforcing the view that an exit specifically in 2026 remains unlikely. This continuity underpins the strong trader consensus against her leaving the role this year.