30.10.2026 06:50
In the video in which European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced her resignation, the bandages on her face drew attention. Shedding light on her appearance, which had aroused curiosity, Lagarde explained that she had undergone surgery to remove a small skin cancer.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde announced in the video in which she announced she would leave her post that the bandages on her face drew attention. Appearing before the camera with bandages on her nose and cheek, Lagarde answered the question many wondered about regarding her appearance. The famous banker explained that she had undergone surgery to remove a small skin cancer.
TWO BANDAGES ON HER FACE DREW ATTENTION
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced in a video published on October 29 that she would leave her post on February 7, 2027. However, after the announcement, the two bandages on Lagarde's face also drew attention.
The image of the 70-year-old Lagarde, with bandages on her nose and left cheek, caused various comments among social media users.
A SMALL SKIN CANCER WAS REMOVED
Lagarde clarified the questions wondered about her appearance. In a video message sent to European Central Bank employees, she stated that she had undergone a minor surgical procedure at the beginning of the week.
Lagarde also joked about her appearance, saying, "I know I look funny. It's not because I do kickboxing in Thailand. It was just a small skin cancer that had to be removed." Lagarde thus also explained the reason for the bandages on her face.
SHE ALSO MADE A STATEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
In a post on her X account, Christine Lagarde also made a statement regarding the bandages on her face. Lagarde, stating that she wanted to prevent any speculation, said that the bandages were due to a minor surgical operation she had undergone at the beginning of the week.
SHE EXPLAINED THE REASON FOR HER RESIGNATION
Lagarde explained that behind her decision to leave her post early was her desire to speak more freely on issues other than monetary policy. Stating that the role of ECB President requires political neutrality, Lagarde said she did not want to remain silent in the face of developments in the world.
Lagarde stated that she wanted to express her views on some issues she could not raise in her current role, and said she no longer felt comfortable within this neutrality.
A REMARKABLE DECISION AHEAD OF THE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE
Lagarde's early departure from her post coincided with the run-up to the presidential elections to be held in France in 2027. This decision paved the way for European Union leaders to determine the new ECB President before the elections in France.
French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Lagarde for her work during her tenure and stated that the process of determining the new president should be carried out in coordination with European countries.
NAMES TO SUCCEED HER ARE BEING DISCUSSED
After Lagarde's decision to leave, who would become the new president of the European Central Bank also became a matter of curiosity. Former Dutch Central Bank President Klaas Knot and former Spanish Central Bank President Pablo Hernández de Cos are cited among the names likely to take the post. European Council President António Costa announced that the process for determining the new president would begin immediately.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM CLAIM
It was also suggested that Lagarde could take a role at the World Economic Forum (WEF) after leaving the European Central Bank.
However, the World Economic Forum did not comment on the claims regarding Lagarde's possible role.
The European Central Bank, meanwhile, stated that Lagarde's departure would not hinder the institution's monetary policy decisions.