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Christine Lagarde

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President of the @ecb, the central bank for the euro. I manage this account with my team.

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It was great to start #IMFMeetings week by sitting down with CNBC's Sara Eisen to discuss all things related to the economy. The interview will air from 16:10 CET – stay tuned!

It was great to start #IMFMeetings week by sitting down with CNBC's Sara Eisen to discuss all things related to the economy. The interview will air from 16:10 CET – stay tuned!

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Payment service providers give us valuable feedback on customer expectations and retailer needs for the digital euro. To see how it could work in practice, we're now also inviting online shops to join our pilot exercise in 2027. Applications are open until 27 October.

Payment service providers give us valuable feedback on customer expectations and retailer needs for the digital euro. To see how it could work in practice, we're now also inviting online shops to join our pilot exercise in 2027. Applications are open until 27 October.

Christine Lagarde

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🇹🇭🇪🇺 Hello from Bangkok. I'm here for the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings and look forward to productive discussions with leaders from across the globe. Especially in uncertain times, it's crucial that we develop shared solutions to today's challenges.

🇹🇭🇪🇺 Hello from Bangkok. I'm here for the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings and look forward to productive discussions with leaders from across the globe. Especially in uncertain times, it's crucial that we develop shared solutions to today's challenges.

Christine Lagarde

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I welcome today's vote by the European Parliament to make sure that the euro, both in cash and digital form, is accepted everywhere in the euro area.

I welcome today's vote by the European Parliament to make sure that the euro, both in cash and digital form, is accepted everywhere in the euro area.

Christine Lagarde

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An incredible 6 million of you have already had your say on how our banknotes should look in the future! Europeans have been sharing their favourite designs around dinner tables, in chat groups and online. If you haven’t yet expressed your views, you can do so here

An incredible 6 million of you have already had your say on how our banknotes should look in the future! Europeans have been sharing their favourite designs around dinner tables, in chat groups and online. If you haven’t yet expressed your views, you can do so here

Christine Lagarde

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They carry my signature, but these are your banknotes. Now it’s your turn to help shape what they’ll look like in the future. Take part in the survey before 21 September and tell us which of the design proposals you’d like to see in your wallet

They carry my signature, but these are your banknotes. Now it’s your turn to help shape what they’ll look like in the future. Take part in the survey before 21 September and tell us which of the design proposals you’d like to see in your wallet

Christine Lagarde

302,833 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Nearly 10 million people across Europe shared their views on the future design of euro banknotes. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping shape the next generation of banknotes.

Nearly 10 million people across Europe shared their views on the future design of euro banknotes. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping shape the next generation of banknotes.

Christine Lagarde

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The euro is key to our European unity. A digital euro, existing alongside cash, would future-proof our currency. It would be safe, easy to use and free of charge. While the decision whether to issue a digital euro will be taken later, we’re now launching the preparation phase.

The euro is key to our European unity. A digital euro, existing alongside cash, would future-proof our currency. It would be safe, easy to use and free of charge. While the decision whether to issue a digital euro will be taken later, we’re now launching the preparation phase.

Christine Lagarde

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🇮🇪🇪🇺 Good morning from Dublin! I’m here for the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings hosted by the Irish Presidency. Looking forward to good discussions. It’s the last weekend to have your say on the future look of euro banknotes

🇮🇪🇪🇺 Good morning from Dublin! I’m here for the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings hosted by the Irish Presidency. Looking forward to good discussions. It’s the last weekend to have your say on the future look of euro banknotes

Christine Lagarde

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You still have a chance to have your say on the future design of euro banknotes! 💶

You still have a chance to have your say on the future design of euro banknotes! 💶

Christine Lagarde

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🇩🇪🇪🇺 Hallo from Berlin, Germany’s capital and a city with a unique history. I’m here for the external European Central Bank Governing Council meeting tomorrow and Thursday, hosted by Deutsche Bundesbank. Dankeschön to President Joachim Nagel and his team for the very warm welcome!

🇩🇪🇪🇺 Hallo from Berlin, Germany’s capital and a city with a unique history. I’m here for the external European Central Bank Governing Council meeting tomorrow and Thursday, hosted by Deutsche Bundesbank. Dankeschön to President Joachim Nagel and his team for the very warm welcome!

Christine Lagarde

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🇧🇬🇪🇺 As we step into 2026, we proudly welcome Bulgaria to the euro family! Our sincere thanks to the Bulgarian National Bank for its dedicated work and commitment in preparing for the adoption of the euro. Wishing everyone a happy and successful New Year!

🇧🇬🇪🇺 As we step into 2026, we proudly welcome Bulgaria to the euro family! Our sincere thanks to the Bulgarian National Bank for its dedicated work and commitment in preparing for the adoption of the euro. Wishing everyone a happy and successful New Year!

Christine Lagarde

333,532 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

We want you to have a say in what your #FutureBanknotes will look like. Take part in our survey and share your views on the shortlisted themes

We want you to have a say in what your #FutureBanknotes will look like. Take part in our survey and share your views on the shortlisted themes

Christine Lagarde

1,108,907 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

2024 was an eventful year, and 2025 promises to be just as exciting. I wish you all a Happy New Year!

2024 was an eventful year, and 2025 promises to be just as exciting. I wish you all a Happy New Year!

Christine Lagarde

337,958 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

🇧🇬🇪🇺 Dobro utro from Sofia! Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. It’s the outcome of a lot of hard work. Looking forward to Day 2 of my visit!

🇧🇬🇪🇺 Dobro utro from Sofia! Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. It’s the outcome of a lot of hard work. Looking forward to Day 2 of my visit!

Christine Lagarde

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I’m delighted to welcome Croatia as the 20th member of the euro area! My compliments to the Croatian central bank Hrvatska narodna banka and Governor Boris Vujčić on all the hard work to prepare for the adoption of the euro. It’s a fine start to 2023.

I’m delighted to welcome Croatia as the 20th member of the euro area! My compliments to the Croatian central bank Hrvatska narodna banka and Governor Boris Vujčić on all the hard work to prepare for the adoption of the euro. It’s a fine start to 2023.

Christine Lagarde

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Guten Morgen from Davos! I’m here for the World Economic Forum annual meetings. Looking forward to constructive dialogue and the exchange of perspectives on the global economy. #WEF26

Guten Morgen from Davos! I’m here for the World Economic Forum annual meetings. Looking forward to constructive dialogue and the exchange of perspectives on the global economy. #WEF26

Christine Lagarde

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🇺🇦🇪🇺 Hello or pryvit from Kyiv! In the face of Russia's unjustified war of aggression, Ukraine has demonstrated extraordinary courage in defence of their country. I'm here to see first-hand the resilience of the Ukrainian people and economy.

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Hello or pryvit from Kyiv! In the face of Russia's unjustified war of aggression, Ukraine has demonstrated extraordinary courage in defence of their country. I'm here to see first-hand the resilience of the Ukrainian people and economy.

Christine Lagarde

166,483 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

2023 has been a year of constant challenge and continuous change. As we look forward to the festive season, I wish you all a joyful holiday and a good start to 2024!

2023 has been a year of constant challenge and continuous change. As we look forward to the festive season, I wish you all a joyful holiday and a good start to 2024!

Christine Lagarde

265,458 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

🇧🇬🇪🇺 Congratulations, Bulgaria! Поздравления, България! Bulgaria will adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st country to switch to our single currency. Read the press release

🇧🇬🇪🇺 Congratulations, Bulgaria! Поздравления, България! Bulgaria will adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st country to switch to our single currency. Read the press release

Christine Lagarde

139,097 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

I’m delighted to be back in Washington, D.C. for the IMF Spring Meetings. Looking forward to several days of insightful and productive discussions.

I’m delighted to be back in Washington, D.C. for the IMF Spring Meetings. Looking forward to several days of insightful and productive discussions.

Christine Lagarde

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