Lagarde quit as she could no longer remain neutral about French politics, source says

Lagarde quit as she could no longer remain neutral about French politics, source says

​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-right ​candidate Marine Le Pen is ⁠favourite to win.

An ECB ⁠spokesperson ⁠declined to comment.

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