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The ECB President takes part in a regular monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999. The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

On 2 July 2019, Christine Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank on 1 November 2019.

Monetary dialogue (2019-2020)

The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy and answer question from MEPs.&nbsp;Although guaranteed independence under the Treaty, the ECB is accountable for its actions towards the European Parliament, and more precisely the ECON Committee.

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999 The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

Monetary dialogue

The ECB President takes part in a regular monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999. The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

Mario Draghi, ECB President, reports to the European Parliament on monetary issues in a quaterly Monetary dialogue.&nbsp;

Monetary dialogue - 8th parliamentary term

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee hear from Christine Lagarde, first in her capacity as President of the European Central Bank and then as Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board. Economic governance, geo-political risks, and the cost of living are all expected to feature prominently in the discussions. The hearings are followed by another debate with Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board (Wednesday).

ECON-Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde

On Monday, 30 September 2024, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds its first Monetary Dialogue of the 10th parliamentary term with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). This important session focuses on the ECB's recent monetary policy decisions, following the ECB Governing Council's move on 12 September to lower the key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking a continued shift in policy since June.

In addition to monetary policy, the dialogue will also cover the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and its significance for the ECB's strategies. The Capital Markets Union (CMU) is an initiative aimed at creating a single, integrated capital market across all EU member states. Its primary goal is to make it easier for businesses to access funding, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by diversifying sources of finance beyond traditional banking systems. The CMU seeks to connect savings more effectively with investment opportunities, promote cross-border investments, and deepen financial integration within the EU.

Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President - EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

ECON - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

ECON - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank.

ECON extraordinary meeting - Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

ECON Committee - Open Coordinators' meeting

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds its regular debate with European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine LAGARDE. MEPs question her on the US shift to protectionism and its impact on the euro area economy, and on the recent decision to lower interest rates, among other issues. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), Chair of ECON Committee, and Christine LAGARDE

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds its regular debate with European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine LAGARDE. MEPs question her on the US shift to protectionism and its impact on the euro area economy, and on the recent decision to lower interest rates, among other issues

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: ﻿extracts from the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs meeting

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, answers the questions of MEPs of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: extracts

After the opening statement by Aurore LALUCQ, Chair of ECON Committee, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, opens the meeting with the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: opening statements - ECON Committee

Christines LAGARDE appears for the first time before the ECON Committee of the newly elected European Parliament to discuss the assessment of the ECB's monetary policy shortly after the ECB Governing Council decided on 12 September 2024 to further ease monetary policy by lowering the key interest rate (deposit facility rate - DFR) by 25 basis points, continuing the change initiated in June. This monetary dialogue is also an opportunity to address the topic of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and its relevance for monetary policy.The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: MEPs Q&A (1)

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1999. The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks. The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: MEPs Q&A (2)

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), participates in a Monetary Dialogue with the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to present a monetary policy report and respond to questions from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). This marks her first appearance following the recent European elections. The meeting focuses on two key topics: the ECB's continued monetary policy easing, following its second consecutive rate cut, and the Capital Markets Union and its significance for monetary policy. While the ECB operates with guaranteed independence under the Treaty, it remains accountable to the European Parliament, particularly to the ECON Committee.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB): extracts - ECON Committee

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), Chair of ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

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