Economists say French far right won’t sway ECB pick, but successor manoeuvring is ‘not a good look’

Fresh speculation around who could potentially replace Christine Lagarde if she were to resign has reignited a politically charged question in Paris and Brussels: could France’s far right gain leverage over Europe’s central bank if it wins power in 2027?

Economists interviewed by Euronews say the answer is largely no. However, they argue the bigger risk is reputational.