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Christine Lagarde

French politician and lawyer
Christine Lagarde
Christine Lagarde
French politician and lawyer

Christine Lagarde, a French politician and lawyer, has held prestigious positions such as President of the European Central Bank and Managing Director of the IMF. She was the first woman to hold these roles and has been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes.

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2006
Inspiration for Miranda Priestly

Meryl Streep based parts of Miranda Priestly's appearance in the feature film The Devil Wears Prada on Lagarde in 2006, citing her 'unassailable elegance and authority'.

2007-05-18
Christine Lagarde moved to the Ministry of Agriculture

In May 2007, Christine Lagarde was moved to the Ministry of Agriculture as part of the government of François Fillon after serving as France's trade minister. This move marked a shift in her government responsibilities.

2008
Commander of the Order of Mérite agricole

In 2008, Lagarde was appointed Commander of the Order of Mérite agricole.

2010-07
IMF's lending program for distressed European countries

In July 2010, Christine Lagarde expressed that the IMF's lending program for distressed European countries was unexpected and not scheduled in the treaty. She mentioned that a trillion dollars was available to confront any market attack targeting countries within the eurozone.

2011-05-25
Lagarde Announces Candidacy for IMF Head

On May 25, 2011, Christine Lagarde announced her candidacy to be the head of the IMF after Dominique Strauss-Kahn's resignation. Her candidacy garnered support from several major governments, including the United States, China, and Germany.

2011-06-28
Lagarde Elected as IMF Managing Director

On June 28, 2011, Christine Lagarde was elected as the managing director and chairman of the IMF for a five-year term, making her the first woman to hold this position. Her appointment came at a critical time during the European sovereign debt crisis.

2011-07-05
Christine Lagarde becomes Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund

On July 5, 2011, Christine Lagarde was elected as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a five-year term. Her appointment was the 11th consecutive appointment of a European to head the IMF, showcasing her influential role in global finance.

2011-08-03
Investigation into Lagarde's Role in Arbitration Deal

La Cour de Justice de la République in France ordered an investigation into Christine Lagarde's role in a 2007 €403 million arbitration deal favoring businessman Bernard Tapie when she was finance minister. This investigation was related to alleged crimes committed while in office.

2011-12-25
Lagarde's warning about the world economy

On 25 December 2011, Christine Lagarde warned that the world economy was at risk and urged Europeans to unify in terms of the debt crisis facing the continent.

2012-04-06
Officer of the Légion d'honneur

On April 6, 2012, Lagarde was appointed Officer of the Légion d'honneur.

2013-03-20
Raid on Lagarde's Apartment

French police raided Lagarde's apartment in Paris as part of the investigation into her role in the 2007 arbitration deal favoring Bernard Tapie.

2013-05-24
Lagarde Assigned as 'Assisted Witness'

After two days of questioning at the Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR), Lagarde was assigned the status of 'assisted witness', indicating that she herself was not under investigation in the affair related to the arbitration process benefiting Bernard Tapie.

2014-08
Formal Approval of Negligence Investigation

The CJR formally approved a negligence investigation into Lagarde's role in the arbitration of the Tapie case, indicating a significant development in the legal proceedings against her.

2015-12-17
Lagarde Ordered to Stand Trial

The CJR ordered Lagarde to stand trial before it for alleged negligence in handling the Tapie arbitration approval, signifying a crucial step in the legal process against her.

2016-07-05
Christine Lagarde's second term as Managing Director of the IMF begins

Starting on July 5, 2016, Christine Lagarde commenced her second five-year term as the Managing Director of the IMF, being the only candidate nominated for the post. This reaffirmed her significant role in shaping international financial policies.

2017
Most Influential People in Multinational Organisations

In 2017, Lagarde was awarded #1 in the List of 100 Most Influential People in Multinational Organisations by UK-based company Richtopia.

2018
3rd Most Powerful Woman in the World

In 2018, Lagarde was named the 3rd Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes magazine.

2019-07-02
Christine Lagarde nominated as President of the European Central Bank

On 2 July 2019, Christine Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank (ECB) on 1 November 2019. She expressed her willingness to make the ECB play a role in fighting climate change and to carry out a review of the ECB's monetary policy framework.

2019-09-17
European Parliament recommends Christine Lagarde for ECB President

On 17 September 2019, the European Parliament voted via secret ballot to recommend Christine Lagarde to the position of President of the European Central Bank, with 394 in favor, 206 opposed, and 49 abstentions.

2020
2nd Most Powerful Woman in the World

In 2020, Lagarde was named the 2nd Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes magazine.

2021
Commander of the National Order of Merit

In 2021, Lagarde was appointed Commander of the National Order of Merit.

2022-02
Christine Lagarde receives Commander of the National Order of Merit

In February 2022, Christine Lagarde received the insignia of Commander of the National Order of Merit from Emmanuel Macron.

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