After a series of special committees and a committee of inquiry, created to delve into the various tax leaks and scandals of recent years, Parliament established a more permanent setup to shed light on the matter.

The Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) subcommittee on tax matters, FISC, will be composed of 30 members. It will deal particularly with the fight against tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance, as well as financial transparency for taxation purposes.

The constituent meeting will take place on Wednesday, 23 September 2020.

FISC - Subcommittee on Tax Matters

The European Parliamentary Week (EPW) brings together Parliamentarians from all over the European Union to discuss economic, budgetary and social matters.

The European Parliamentary Week has been held since 2015. In line with the established practice, the European Parliamentary Week consists of the European Semester Conference and the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the European Union. This event also includes three interparliamentary committee meetings organised by the European Parliament’s Committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and on Budgets (BUDG).

European Parliamentary Week

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

This package contains the events between 1st July 2019 and 31 December 2020. For latest events, see related links.

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)

Valdis Dombrovskis, born on 5 August 1971 in Riga, is a Latvian politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009. Dombrovskis is Executive Vice-President-Commissioner designate for&nbsp;An Economy that Works for People

After the hearing by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President-designate

Paolo Gentiloni, born on 22 November 1954 in Rome, is an Italian politician.

After the hearing by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner-designate, Economy

Margrethe Vestager, born in 13 April 1968 in Glostrup, is a Danish politician.

After the hearing by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President-designate, A Europe

ECON - European Central Bank - annual report 2024

ECON - Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

ECON  - Exchange of views with Piero CIPOLLONE, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

ECON - Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Vincent VAN PETEGHEM, ECOFIN President and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

ECON Committee - Voting session

ECON - Public Hearing with Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

ECON FEMM - Women in Economics and Finance: Debate on the next challenges in the EU

ECON - Hearing with the Chairs of the ESAs, i.e. EBA, EIOPA and ESMA

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

ECON -  Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Nadia CALVINO, ECOFIN President and First Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister for the Economy and Digital Transformation

ECON - Appointment of the Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank

ECON - Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition, following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition

ECON - Voting session

ECON - State Aid: EU’s reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) -Exchange of views with Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner for Economy

ECON - Exchange of views with Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Competition on State Aid: EU’s reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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

ECON Committee - Exchange of views with Mariana Kotzeva, Director-General of Eurostat

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 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. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest developments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. This news item shows extracts from the Monetary Dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON).

Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President: extracts

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) discuss with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President, the topic "Euro at 25: what's next for the European Monetary Union (EMU)?". Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of ECON and introductory remark by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) open the discussion, followed by a question and answers session by MEPs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

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 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. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest developments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. Extracts and atmosphere shots from the monetary dialogue with the MEPs.

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

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 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. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest develepments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. Second part of the Q&As.

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

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 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. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest developments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. Opening statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of ECON and introductory remark by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB. 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 Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of ECON and introductory remark by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

The European Gender Equality Week takes place on 23-29 October 2023 in the European Parliament and many other European as well as national institutions. This year's edition brings also a change: "Gender Equality: What's next?" The success of the previous editions in 2020, 2021 and 2023 was marked by the growing number of participating committees and delegations and organised events, as well as broader inclusion of partners. This footage shows the extracts from Committees meetings and events of the Gender Equality Week, and statement of Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT), Vice-president of the European Parliament.

Gender Equality Week in the European Parliament: extracts from Committees meetings and events, and statement of Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT), Vice-president of the European Parliament

ECON Members hold an Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Nadia CALVIÑO, First Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister for the Economy and Digital Transformation, in her capacity of President of the ECOFIN Council during the Spanish Presidency (July to December 2023). The ECOFIN President provides an overview of the priorities of the Spanish Presidency in the area of economic governance, financial services and taxation. She also answers the questions of the ECON Members. Extracts

Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Nadia CALVIÑO, ECOFIN President: extracts

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions & answers (part 3)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions & answers (part 3)

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions & answers (part 2)

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

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions & answers (part 1)

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

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: the interaction between price stability and financial stability; and the effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Extracts from the dialogue.

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

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: the interaction between price stability and financial stability; and The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Opening statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

MEPs from the Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committee exchange with Andrea ENRIA, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB and by Jose Manuel CAMPA, Chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA) on the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the implications for financial stability in Europe. Opening statements by Andrea ENRIA, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB and by Jose Manuel CAMPA, Chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Exchange of views on the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the implications for financial stability in Europe: opening by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) and statements by Andrea ENRIA (ECB) and by Jose Manuel CAMPA (EBA)

MEPs from the Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committee exchange with Andrea ENRIA, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB and by Jose Manuel CAMPA, Chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA) on the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the implications for financial stability in Europe. Extracts from the exchange of views.

Failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the implications for financial stability in Europe: extracts from the exchange of views

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)

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ECON - European Central Bank - annual report 2024

ECON - Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

ECON - Exchange of views with Piero CIPOLLONE, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

ECON - Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Vincent VAN PETEGHEM, ECOFIN President and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

ECON Committee - Voting session

ECON Committee - Voting session

ECON - Public Hearing with Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

ECON FEMM - Women in Economics and Finance: Debate on the next challenges in the EU

ECON - Hearing with the Chairs of the ESAs, i.e. EBA, EIOPA and ESMA

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

ECON - Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Nadia CALVINO, ECOFIN President and First Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister for the Economy and Digital Transformation

ECON - Appointment of the Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank

ECON - Voting session

ECON - State Aid: EU’s reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) -Exchange of views with Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner for Economy

ECON - Exchange of views with Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Competition on State Aid: EU’s reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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

ECON Committee - Exchange of views with Mariana Kotzeva, Director-General of Eurostat