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Reuters Source Says ECB President Lagarde Quit Over French Politics

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Christine Lagarde resigned on Thursday, saying she wanted greater freedom to express her views. France is preparing for a presidential election next year.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde quit on Thursday because she could no longer remain neutral about French politics and wanted greater freedom to express her views, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.France is gearing up for a presidential election next year that far-rig…

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