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The Governing Council has decided to move to the next phase of the digital euro project. A digital euro would preserve Europeans’ freedom of choice and privacy and strengthen our sovereignty and resilience.

The Governing Council has decided to move to the next phase of the digital euro project. A digital euro would preserve Europeans’ freedom of choice and privacy and strengthen our sovereignty and resilience.

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Watch again: A digital euro would protect people’s freedom to pay, says Executive Board member Fabio Panetta before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Watch again: A digital euro would protect people’s freedom to pay, says Executive Board member Fabio Panetta before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

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The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged. We are closely monitoring the situation and are determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our 2% medium-term target, said President Christine Christine Lagarde. Watch the press conference

The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged. We are closely monitoring the situation and are determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our 2% medium-term target, said President Christine Christine Lagarde. Watch the press conference

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Financial literacy is crucial for gender equality. President Christine Lagarde spoke about financial literacy at our International Women’s Day event and we asked Anna Maria Damm Lusardi from @StanfordUniversity how we can improve financial literacy, especially among women, on #TheECBPodcast.

Financial literacy is crucial for gender equality. President Christine Lagarde spoke about financial literacy at our International Women’s Day event and we asked Anna Maria Damm Lusardi from @StanfordUniversity how we can improve financial literacy, especially among women, on #TheECBPodcast.

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We are in a good place, and inflation is in a good place, said President Christine Lagarde after the Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged at today's press conference.

We are in a good place, and inflation is in a good place, said President Christine Lagarde after the Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged at today's press conference.

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The Governing Council decided today to keep interest rates unchanged. We are taking a wait and see approach, and any future monetary policy decisions will be based on data, said President Christine Christine Lagarde.

The Governing Council decided today to keep interest rates unchanged. We are taking a wait and see approach, and any future monetary policy decisions will be based on data, said President Christine Christine Lagarde.

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At today's press conference, the Governing Council decided to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. We are confident that inflation will sustainably reach our 2% medium-term target this year, stated President Christine Lagarde.

At today's press conference, the Governing Council decided to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. We are confident that inflation will sustainably reach our 2% medium-term target this year, stated President Christine Lagarde.

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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 Christine Lagarde.

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 Christine Lagarde.

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🔵 Follow live from 21:00 CET: President Christine Christine Lagarde’s introductory speech at this year’s #ECBForum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal

🔵 Follow live from 21:00 CET: President Christine Christine Lagarde’s introductory speech at this year’s #ECBForum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal

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🔵 Watch live: the #ECBForum on Central Banking panel discussion on drivers of equilibrium interest rates with: - Philip R. Lane - Claudio Borio - Federica Romei Federica Romei - Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé - John Williams Follow the event

🔵 Watch live: the #ECBForum on Central Banking panel discussion on drivers of equilibrium interest rates with: - Philip R. Lane - Claudio Borio - Federica Romei Federica Romei - Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé - John Williams Follow the event

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The digital euro would complement banknotes and extend the benefits of cash to the digital sphere. This is important because euro cash brings us together. Europeans would have the freedom to use the digital euro for any digital payment, online or offline, throughout the euro area.

The digital euro would complement banknotes and extend the benefits of cash to the digital sphere. This is important because euro cash brings us together. Europeans would have the freedom to use the digital euro for any digital payment, online or offline, throughout the euro area.

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The Governing Council decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. This decision is robust across a range of scenarios mapping how the current shock might evolve and affect the medium-term outlook for the euro area, says President Christine Lagarde.

The Governing Council decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. This decision is robust across a range of scenarios mapping how the current shock might evolve and affect the medium-term outlook for the euro area, says President Christine Lagarde.

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💶 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

💶 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

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Equality is no longer enough. Today, on International Women’s Day, we need to take it a step further and embrace equity. This means not just giving women the same opportunities but exactly what they need to succeed. We support #IWD by striking the #EmbraceEquity pose.

Equality is no longer enough. Today, on International Women’s Day, we need to take it a step further and embrace equity. This means not just giving women the same opportunities but exactly what they need to succeed. We support #IWD by striking the #EmbraceEquity pose.

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President Christine Lagarde explained the importance of developing a digital euro to protect our currency at our July press conference. Our aim is to ensure that our currency is ready for the digital age, and that sovereign money is available in a digital form alongside cash.

President Christine Lagarde explained the importance of developing a digital euro to protect our currency at our July press conference. Our aim is to ensure that our currency is ready for the digital age, and that sovereign money is available in a digital form alongside cash.

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We’re redesigning euro banknotes! Our Governing Council has selected motifs based on our two chosen themes, “European culture” and “Rivers and birds”. We’ll be launching a design contest later this year to help us select the final designs in 2026. Read the press release

We’re redesigning euro banknotes! Our Governing Council has selected motifs based on our two chosen themes, “European culture” and “Rivers and birds”. We’ll be launching a design contest later this year to help us select the final designs in 2026. Read the press release

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Watch again: the digital euro safeguards your freedom of choice in the digital age, says Executive Board member Piero Cipollone, speaking before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Watch again: the digital euro safeguards your freedom of choice in the digital age, says Executive Board member Piero Cipollone, speaking before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged. There will soon be plenty of data to make certain that, from the good position we are in, we make the right decision to bring inflation to 2% in the medium term, said President Christine Christine Lagarde.

The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged. There will soon be plenty of data to make certain that, from the good position we are in, we make the right decision to bring inflation to 2% in the medium term, said President Christine Christine Lagarde.

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A digital euro could simplify and unify how we pay digitally in Europe, online and offline, and offer new opportunities for businesses that handle payments. Our colleague Georgina explains its benefits for companies managing payments. Find out more

A digital euro could simplify and unify how we pay digitally in Europe, online and offline, and offer new opportunities for businesses that handle payments. Our colleague Georgina explains its benefits for companies managing payments. Find out more

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Watch again: President Christine Christine Lagarde on how we are addressing both price stability and financial stability.

Watch again: President Christine Christine Lagarde on how we are addressing both price stability and financial stability.

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Watch again: President Christine Lagarde on our resolve to bring inflation back to 2%.

Watch again: President Christine Lagarde on our resolve to bring inflation back to 2%.

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The digital euro is the digital expression of cash, said President Christine Lagarde at our July press conference. We aim to make cash available in digital form, to complement banknotes and coins. Find out more about the digital euro on our website

The digital euro is the digital expression of cash, said President Christine Lagarde at our July press conference. We aim to make cash available in digital form, to complement banknotes and coins. Find out more about the digital euro on our website

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Watch again🎥: At the ECB press conference, President Christine Lagarde stressed that the digital euro is "more relevant than ever." This preparation phase ends in October, but the decision to issue it will only be considered once the necessary legislation is passed.

Watch again🎥: At the ECB press conference, President Christine Lagarde stressed that the digital euro is "more relevant than ever." This preparation phase ends in October, but the decision to issue it will only be considered once the necessary legislation is passed.

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The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged. We are in a good place and keeping all options on the table. Monetary policy decisions will be based on data, said President Christine Christine Lagarde.

The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged. We are in a good place and keeping all options on the table. Monetary policy decisions will be based on data, said President Christine Christine Lagarde.

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We expect three structural efforts from Europe, said President Christine Lagarde at our press conference today. One is the Competitiveness Compass, number two is the savings and investment union and number three is the digital euro.

We expect three structural efforts from Europe, said President Christine Lagarde at our press conference today. One is the Competitiveness Compass, number two is the savings and investment union and number three is the digital euro.

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📹 Watch again: At a recent European Parliament plenary debate, ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted a critical issue: Europe’s need for autonomy in payments. 🔗 Check out our website to learn more about the digital euro

📹 Watch again: At a recent European Parliament plenary debate, ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted a critical issue: Europe’s need for autonomy in payments. 🔗 Check out our website to learn more about the digital euro

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Even in these unpredictable times, we focus on keeping prices stable. Follow the #ECBForum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, from 30 June to 2 July to find out how central banks navigate the turbulent geopolitical environment. The programme 👉

Even in these unpredictable times, we focus on keeping prices stable. Follow the #ECBForum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, from 30 June to 2 July to find out how central banks navigate the turbulent geopolitical environment. The programme 👉

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Watch again 📹: At the latest European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Executive Board member Piero Cipollone explained how the ECB will ensure user privacy for digital euro payments. ECON Committee Press

Watch again 📹: At the latest European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Executive Board member Piero Cipollone explained how the ECB will ensure user privacy for digital euro payments. ECON Committee Press

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We will use appropriately forceful or persistent policy response to large, sustained deviations of inflation from target in either direction, President Christine Lagarde said when presenting the results of the strategy assessment.

We will use appropriately forceful or persistent policy response to large, sustained deviations of inflation from target in either direction, President Christine Lagarde said when presenting the results of the strategy assessment.

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We are determined to return inflation to our 2% target, said President Christine Christine Lagarde after the ECB kept interest rates unchanged today. We need to be sufficiently confident of reaching our target before cutting rates. Watch the press conference

We are determined to return inflation to our 2% target, said President Christine Christine Lagarde after the ECB kept interest rates unchanged today. We need to be sufficiently confident of reaching our target before cutting rates. Watch the press conference

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