The Governing Council has decided to enhance the Eurosystem repo facility for central banks (EUREP) to make it more flexible and effective in supporting the smooth transmission of euro area monetary policy. Read the press release www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...

In a world where supply chain dependencies have become security vulnerabilities, Europe must be a source of stability for ourselves and for our partners, says President Lagarde. That, too, is part of European security. And that is how the ECB plays its part. www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

My statement on François Villeroy de Galhau’s decision to step down as Banque de France Governor

It was lovely to catch up with former ECB Executive Board member Otmar Issing yesterday.

The ECB and other European and international central banks stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell. The independence of central banks is in the interest of the people we serve.

Euro banknotes and coins officially entered into circulation in Bulgaria today, bringing the number of EU Member States using the single currency to 21. Read the press release www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...

Welcome to the euro family, Bulgaria Today we celebrate the 21st member adopting our single currency 💶 Здравей, България!

Europe’s goal should be to foster a virtuous circle in which productive spending raises productivity growth, says President Lagarde. Higher productivity, in turn, strengthens potential growth. That would put Europe’s social model on a stronger economic footing. www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

I am deeply grateful to be recognised on the third annual #TIME100Climate list. At the @ecb.europa.eu, we show that accelerating the clean energy transition is essential for a secure, sustainable and affordable future for Europe, and for safeguarding our price stability mandate.

It was a pleasure to welcome Bertrand Dumont, Director General of the French Treasury, this morning in Frankfurt. Merci de votre visite, Bertrand.

It was an honour to meet His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. We discussed the critical role of innovation and international cooperation in tackling climate change.

Thank you for the warm welcome to beautiful Oslo, Governor Wolden Bache! Delighted to be here to speak at the Norges Bank conference on climate change.

Europe’s recent energy crisis has shown that our dependence on imported fossil fuels is not sustainable, says President Christine Lagarde. Renewables offer the clearest path to minimise the trade-offs between the energy policy goals of security, sustainability and affordability link.europa.eu/b9Py9W

🇳🇴🇪🇺 God morgen from Oslo! Excited to be here for the first-ever Norges Bank climate conference. Alongside the conference, I have some bilateral meetings and will have the chance to connect with colleagues from various sectors. Stay tuned!

Congratulations to Anna Breman on her appointment to be the first female Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua. A remarkable milestone for leadership and diversity in central banking.

I was delighted to welcome Governor Andriy Pyshnyy and his colleagues from the National Bank of Ukraine to Frankfurt. We were joined by Ukrainian colleagues seconded to the ECB. The visit highlighted the strength of our partnership.

Behind the scenes of my interview with DR. It was great to speak to Casper Schrøder about the @ecb.europa.eu’s work, the economic outlook and more. Watch here www.dr.dk/drtv/program...

Looking forward to speaking with DR, Denmark's public radio and television broadcaster, about the economic environment in Europe and globally. 🎧 Listen to our interview tomorrow at 6:00 CET dr.dk/lyd 💻 Watch it from 12:00 CET on dr.dk/drtv/

At today’s #Eurogroup meeting in Copenhagen, we discussed: 🔹 macroeconomic developments 🔹 the economic outlook 🔹 the digital euro

🇩🇰🇪🇺 Godmorgen from Copenhagen! I'm here for the informal Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings, hosted by the Danish presidency. I’ll be meeting with European finance ministers and central bank governors to discuss key issues. Later today, I’ll also be speaking with Danish TV.

Today, the European School Frankfurt and the children’s charity EuroKids opened new portable buildings to address the school’s lack of space. While this is an important step, the City of Frankfurt still needs to find a new permanent home for the school.

Today we welcomed the German Council of Economic Experts to Frankfurt. They met with President Christine Lagarde and Executive Board members Philip R. Lane, Luis de Guindos and Isabel Schnabel to discuss the economic outlook. @president.ecb.europa.eu @isabelschnabel.bsky.social

Research is key to safeguarding financial stability, says President Christine Lagarde. It helps us see how innovation advances and reshapes the economy, while also bringing potential risks into sharper focus so that policymakers can address them proactively www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

It was a pleasure to host IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas at the ECB today. We had a good discussion on the global economic outlook. @pgourinchas.bsky.social

Europe must safeguard its independence by managing dependencies. Only by restoring strategic balance can Europe prevent these dependencies from leading to cycles of coercion. Read my speech at the Institut Montaigne www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

Earlier this week I had a wonderful evening at the Bundesbank Orchestra Summer Concert! Big thanks to the talented musicians who balance careers with a love for music — an exceptional performance. Thank you to @bundesbank.de for hosting such a memorable event!

Always a pleasure to see former ECB Vice-President Christian Noyer. We were joined by former German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies for an engaging discussion on innovation and competitiveness in Europe.

It was a pleasure to welcome Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, at the ECB.

The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged at today’s press conference. Inflation is currently at around our 2% medium-term target and the inflation outlook is broadly unchanged, said President Lagarde. @president.ecb.europa.eu

🇧🇬🇪🇺 In just over 100 days Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt our single currency. I’m delighted to welcome Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev to the Governing Council. He’ll join our meetings as an observer until Bulgaria’s accession on 1 January.

🇦🇹🇪🇺 I am pleased to welcome new Austrian National Bank Governor Martin Kocher to his first ECB Governing Council meeting. 
Willkommen, Martin — I look forward to our work together. @oenb.at

Today we kept our key interest rates unchanged. We did this because inflation is set to stabilise at around our 2% target. The economy is navigating difficulties coming especially from abroad but there is momentum for stronger growth ahead. Read more www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_...

🇵🇹🇪🇺 Today, our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic accident at the Glória Funicular in Lisbon. We join with other European institutions in flying our flags at half-mast to remember the victims. Expressamos as nossas mais sinceras condolências.

Rule of law is not the enemy of autonomy; it is its foundation. The EU can pursue its policy choices effectively because they are framed by legal commitments that others recognise and respect. Read my speech at the ECB Legal Conference www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking with Radio Classique about the ECB's work, the economic outlook in Europe, and more. Watch the full interview (in French) m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHWU...

Tune in at 8:15 for my interview with Radio Classique (in French) En direct à partir de 8h15 : écoutez mon interview sur Radio Classique, où je parlerai du travail de la BCE, des perspectives économiques en Europe et bien plus encore. www.radioclassique.fr/direct-radio/

I bid a warm farewell to Robert Holzmann as he concludes his term as Governor of the @oenb.at. I am grateful for his dedicated work and the perspectives he brought to our Governing Council. I wish him all the best in the future.

It was a pleasure meeting Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, in Washington, DC. The EU's representation in the US is vital for fostering strong transatlantic ties.  @euambus.bsky.social

My full interview with Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria via Fox Business is now available. We discussed a range of important topics, including the resilience of the European economy and the ECB's monetary policy. Watch the interview www.foxbusiness.com/video/637734...

That’s a wrap from #JacksonHole. Insightful discussions this year focused on the evolving dynamics of global labour markets. Grateful for the opportunity to engage with colleagues from all over the world in such a beautiful setting.

The European labour market has come through recent shocks in unexpectedly good shape. At #JacksonHole, I spoke about the three features that have shaped the labour market: 1️⃣the response of real wages to inflation 2️⃣the reaction of hours worked 3️⃣the adjustment of labour supply europa.eu/!yMNvDW

Great to be back at the #JacksonHole conference and to see Jerome Powell, Chair of the Fed, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England and Kazuo Ueda, Governor at the Bank of Japan.

Great to connect with Ana Botín, Chair of the Institute of International Finance and the WEF International Business Council and Executive Chair of Banco Santander. We had a good exchange on global finance and international cooperation.

It was a pleasure to meet Sumant Sinha, co-chair of WEF’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders and CEO of ReNew. We discussed the vital role of clean energy and global collaboration in addressing climate change.

The EU has the largest network of trade agreements in the world. While the United States is - and will remain - an important trading partner, Europe should deepen its trade ties with other regions. Read my panel remarks www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

Watch the ECB press conference live: President Christine Lagarde explains today’s monetary policy decisions europa.eu/!KByWRW @president.ecb.europa.eu

We kept our key interest rates unchanged. We expect inflation to stabilise around our 2% target in the period ahead. Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...

Delighted to welcome Olaf Sleijpen to his first Governing Council monetary policy meeting in his new role as President of De Nederlandsche Bank. Welkom, Olaf! I look forward to working together.

Very pleased to have European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño with us this evening.   She'll join Governing Council members for an informal dinner discussion on Europe's economy. @nadiacalvino.eib.org @eib.org

💶 Applications for the design contest for our future banknotes are now open! Are you a graphic designer residing in the EU? Submit your application by 12:00 CET on 18 August. Information about the application process can be found on our website www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/jobsproc...