Christine Lagarde runs to succeed Klaus Schwab as head of the World Economic Forum

ECB President Christine Lagarde declares herself 'ready to serve' as head of the WEF in 2027.

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Her mentor, Philipp Hildebrand, plays a key role in this succession process.

This appointment would mark the return of Klaus Schwab's loyalists to the forum's leadership.

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