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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

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

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

ECON Committee - Public Hearing with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEPs in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) quiz European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on the bank’s measures against the current environment, marked by high uncertainty and strong inflationary pressures. Second part of the questions and answers session.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: questions and answers (part 2)

MEPs in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) quiz European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on the bank’s measures against the current environment, marked by high uncertainty and strong inflationary pressures.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: questions and answers (part 1)

MEPs in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) quiz European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on the bank’s measures against the current environment, marked by high uncertainty and strong inflationary pressures. Introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) and Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) and opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

MEPs debate with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), the vulnerabilities in the EU's financial system and in January 2023 published a recommendation on vulnerabilities in the commercial real estate sector in the European Economic Area.

Public Hearing with Christine Lagarde, Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board: introduction of Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) and opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee discuss with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde the current situation in the Eurozone, particularly inflation as a global challenge and the consequences for EU monetary policy. This Monetary Dialogue will take place in a particularly challenging environment, still marked by high uncertainty and strong inflationary pressures: in October, headline inflation in the euro area reached its highest level since the introduction of the euro, with HICP inflation standing at 10.6%.

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

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank participates to a monetary dialogue with members of the ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs) Committee. Opening remark by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair and statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: Opening remark by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair and statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank is invited to discuss with the ECON Committee. This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a particularly challenging environment, marked by strong inflationary pressures (the euro area annual inflation reached 9.1 % in August 2022). It is the first Monetary Dialogue since the Governing Council decided to raise twice the key ECB interest rates for the first time since 2011. Q&A with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

Monetary Dialogue with the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President - ECON Committee

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank is invited to discuss with the ECON Committee. This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a particularly challenging environment, marked by strong inflationary pressures (the euro area annual inflation reached 9.1 % in August 2022). It is the first Monetary Dialogue since the Governing Council decided to raise twice the key ECB interest rates for the first time since 2011. Extracts from the dialogue.

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

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank is invited to discuss with the ECON Committee. This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a particularly challenging environment, marked by strong inflationary pressures (the euro area annual inflation reached 9.1 % in August 2022). It is the first Monetary Dialogue since the Governing Council decided to raise twice the key ECB interest rates for the first time since 2011. Opening statements by Christine LAGARDE, ECB President, and Irene Tinagli, ECON Chair.

Monetary Dialogue with the President of the European Central Bank: opening statements by Christine LAGARDE, ECB President, and Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), ECON Chair - ECON Committee

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee exchanges with the European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, on the implications for the ECB of the war in Ukraine, as well as on the high and disparate inflation in the Eurozone. Opening remarks by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB, and Irene TINAGLI, Chair of the ECON Committee. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue: opening remarks by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, and Irene TINAGLI, Chair of the ECON Committee

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee quizzes the European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on the implications for the ECB of the war in Ukraine, as well as on the high and disparate inflation in the Eurozone. Christine LAGARDE annonces that the Governing Council has decided to bring inflation back to its medium term target of 2%.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: extract from the meeting - ECON Committee

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee exchanges views with the European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, on the implications for the ECB of the war in Ukraine, as well as on the high and disparate inflation in the Eurozone.

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

MEPs in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) meet with ECB President Christine Lagarde for their regular monetary dialogue.

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

Second part of the Q&A during the meeting between the MEPs from the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, on the subject of the regular monetary dialogue as well as the ECB’s revised inflation target and the consequences of a rapid increase in housing costs.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Q&A (2/2) - ECON Committee

First part of the Q&A during the meeting between the MEPs from the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, on the subject of the regular monetary dialogue as well as the ECB’s revised inflation target and the consequences of a rapid increase in housing costs.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Q&A (1/2) - ECON Committee

MEPs in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee meet with Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, on the subject of the regular monetary dialogue as well as the ECB’s revised inflation target and the consequences of a rapid increase in housing costs.

Monetary Dialogue: Introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), ECON Chair and opening statement by with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB - ECON Committee

Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank during a meeting of the EP ECON Committee. Introductory remark by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) ECON Chair and opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: opening statements

Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank during a meeting of the EP ECON Committee. Questions and answers

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