On 2 July 2019, Christine Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank on 1 November 2019.

She is a French lawyer and politician serving as Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 2011.

During a vote in the Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee, Ms Lagarde received 37 votes in favour of her taking up the position, 11 against and 4 MEPs abstained. The recommendation will now be passed on to the plenary for a confirmatory vote, which is expected to take place during the September plenary session from the 16th to 19th September.

Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank

Plenary session - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank -  Candidate: Ms Christine Lagarde

ECON Committee meeting - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank

David SASSOLI - EP President meets with Christine LAGARDE - candidate for the position of ECB President

David SASSOLI - EP President meets with Christine LAGARDE, candidate for the position of ECB President

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the role of the ECB in the EU´s economic policy. Christine LAGARDE is expected to obtain a recommendation from the plenary to become the next ECB President. Statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Rapporteur, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the European Commission, Markus FERBER (EPP, DE), Jonás FERNÁNDEZ (S&D, ES), Luis GARICANO (RE, ES), Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE) and Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR).

Appointment of Christine LAGARDE as President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on theAppointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Candidate Christine LAGARDE during the plenary session (16-19 September 2019).

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Opening statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D,IT), rapporteur and by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the EC

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Closing statement by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the EC

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - First round of political group speakers

Live Replay of the vote on the appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Candidate Christine Lagarde. In favour 394, against 206, abstention 49.

Vote on the appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Candidate Christine Lagarde

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT) opens the secret vote on the appointment of Christine LAGARDE as President of the European Central Bank. The result of the vote is: 394 in favour, 206 against and 49 abstentions.

Appointment of Christine LAGARDE as President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the vote

In the European Parliament in Brussels, Economic and Monetary Committee (ECON) vote on its position on the appointment of Christine LAGARDE, the candidate for President of the European Central Bank put forward by EU member states. The ECB President is appointed for 8 years.

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the vote by the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Fourth part of the questions and answers session including catch the eye.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A - 4th part including cath the eye

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Second part of the questions and answers session.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A - 2nd part

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank, ahead her inaugural grilling in front of MEPs, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank: arrival and roundtable

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Third part of the questions and answers session.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A - 3rd part

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Today at the EP: Christine Lagarde

In a public hearing, Members of the Economic and Monetary Committee (ECON) of the European Parliament quiz Christine LAGARDE, the candidate for President of the European Central Bank put forward by EU member states. Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the ECB, delivers a speech and answers to the questions of Markus FERBER (EPP, DE), Jonás FERNÁNDEZ (S&D, ES), Luis GARICANO (RE, ES) and Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE).

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the exchange of views with Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Ambiance shots of the arrivals and opening statement by Luděk NIEDERMAYER, ECON Vice-President.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: ambiance shots of the arrivals and opening statement by Luděk NIEDERMAYER, ECON Vice-President

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. First part of the questions and answers session.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A - 1st round

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statement by Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the ECB.  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the ECB

In a public hearing, Members of the Economic and Monetary Committee (ECON) of the European Parliament quiz Christine LAGARDE, the candidate for President of the European Central Bank put forward by EU member states. Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the ECB, answers to the questions of Derk Jan EPPINK (ECR, NL), Pascal CANFIN (RE, FR), Paul TANG (S&D, NL) and Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR).

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the exchange of views with Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank (Part 2)

During the plenary session (20-24 June 2011), MEPs vote the appointment of Mario DRAGHI for the Presidency to the European Central Bank, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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