ECB Chief Steps Down Early: Lagarde resigns or announces departure within 14 days

31%

probability · 31% confidence · 14 days

Signal reports ECB President Lagarde 'steps down in order to speak out.' This phrasing is ambiguous—may indicate resignation threat, policy disagreement, or temporary leave. Base rate for policy_change (Economic) is 15% (30 days). However, Lagarde stepping down would be extraordinary and highly disruptive. No independent confirmation of imminent departure found in broader news set. Signal is isolated and could reflect translation ambiguity or speculative framing. Probability kept low given lack of corroboration and the rarity of ECB leadership departures mid-term.

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