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Christine Lagarde may run for the French presidential elections in 2027 after resigning from the ECB. Although she hasn't officially declared her candidacy, media speculation is increasing. A recent Politico poll suggests she could secure around 14% of first-round votes, slightly ahead of Edouard Philippe. Both candidates trail behind Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon, who dominate the polls. Le Pen is projected to lead with 34-36%, while Melenchon could reach 18-19%. Lagarde, a former French economy minister, will leave the ECB in February 2027, just before the official candidacy deadline. She expressed a desire to regain her freedom to engage in non-monetary policy issues.