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.

She is a French lawyer and politician serving as Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 2011.

During a vote in the Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee, Ms Lagarde received 37 votes in favour of her taking up the position, 11 against and 4 MEPs abstained. The recommendation will now be passed on to the plenary for a confirmatory vote, which is expected to take place during the September plenary session from the 16th to 19th September.

Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank

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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

Celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the European Central Bank, in Frankfurt, Germany

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)

This clip opens the ceremony which celebrate the International Women’s Day (8 March) during the plenary session in Strasbourg. Rights are only granted for the editorial coverage related to the celebration of International Women's Day organized by the European Parliament, no other use is authorized for the media and other institutions.

Clip: International Women's Day

Inflation and efforts to curb it are set to be the focus of a plenary debate with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Wednesday afternoon. Closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union, by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) and by Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur.

European Central Bank - annual report 2022: Closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur

Inflation and efforts to curb it are the focus of a plenary debate with European Central Bank President. MEPs concentrate on high inflation rates and divergences in inflation levels across the EU, seeking reassurances from Ms Lagarde about the ECB’s work to tackle it. Opening statements by Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union.

European Central Bank - annual report 2022: opening statements by Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

During the yearly plenary debate with the ECB President, MEPs concentrate on high inflation rates and divergences in inflation levels across the EU, seeking reassurances from Ms Lagarde about the ECB’s work to tackle it. Extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Christine Lagarde, ECB Presdient. Extracts from the debate.

European Central Bank - annual report 2022: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the debate with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

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

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

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)

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)

Clip: International Women's Day

European Central Bank - annual report 2022: Closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur

European Central Bank - annual report 2022: opening statements by Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

European Central Bank - annual report 2022: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the debate with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

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Celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the European Central Bank, in Frankfurt, Germany

Celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the European Central Bank, in Frankfurt, Germany

Celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the European Central Bank, in Frankfurt, Germany

Celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the European Central Bank, in Frankfurt, Germany

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.

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

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