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ECB's Schnabel sees no need to leave her board seat early, Bloomberg News reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 18, 2026
Quick Summary
ECB’s Isabel Schnabel says she will serve her full term through 2027, telling Bloomberg there’s no need to step down early. The comments follow FT reports that President Christine Lagarde may depart before France’s 2027 election.
ECB's Schnabel says she won't leave her board seat early, will serve full term
Schnabel’s Tenure and Succession Context
Feb 18 (Reuters) - European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said she plans to stay on for the full duration of her eight-year term, which ends in 2027, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Commitment to Full Eight-Year Term
"I don't see the need to step down early," Schnabel told Bloomberg in an interview.
Backdrop: Reports on Lagarde’s Early Exit
Her remarks come after ECB President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead of next year's French presidential election, as reported by FT earlier on Wednesday.
Sources and Attribution
(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Key Takeaways
- •Isabel Schnabel intends to complete her eight-year ECB Executive Board term ending in 2027.
- •She told Bloomberg there is no need to step down early.
- •Her remarks come amid FT reports that Christine Lagarde may leave the ECB before France’s 2027 election.
- •Schnabel’s stance signals continuity on the ECB Executive Board.
- •Leadership succession discussions at the ECB are intensifying ahead of 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about ECB's Schnabel sees no need to leave her board seat early, Bloomberg News reports
1What is the European Central Bank (ECB)?
The European Central Bank is the central bank for the euro area. It manages the euro, sets monetary policy to maintain price stability, oversees payment systems, and works with national central banks to support financial stability across the 20 countries using the euro.
2What is the ECB Executive Board?
The ECB Executive Board is a six-member body that runs the day-to-day operations of the European Central Bank. It implements monetary policy as set by the Governing Council and oversees key functions such as market operations, communications, and administration.
