Economics

Lagarde Leaves Draghi’s Shadow for ECB Debut: Decision Day Guide

New ECB president chairs her first policy meeting on Thursday
Little detail has been revealed so far of her monetary views

Christine Lagarde
Photographer: Peter Juelich/Bloomberg

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By Piotr Skolimowski

December 12, 2019 at 5:00 AM UTC

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December 12, 2019 at 11:15 AM UTC

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Christine Lagarde finally has the chance to shake off the shadow of her predecessor on Thursday, at her debut press conference as European Central Bank president.