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)

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

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

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee quiz Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, during their quarterly meeting with her. MEPs ask about the economic ramifications of recent international developments as well as about the ECB's general monetary policy stance. They have also chosen the topic of crypto assets as a key topic to delve into more deeply

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

ECB President Christine Lagarde will brief MEPs on the state of European and global economic affairs and the European Central Bank’s activities, followed by a debate with MEPs. On Tuesday, MEPs will adopt their annual set of recommendations for the ECB on which issues it should prioritise.

Debate on the state of the EU economy and ECB activities with Christine Lagarde

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

MEPs debate with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde inflation, efforts to curb it, and possible interest rate cuts. During the annual plenary debate, MEPs concentrate on what happens next once inflation settles at the ECB’s 2% target and pay particular attention to the continuing significant divergences in inflation rates between member states. This is the last debate in the European Parliament for Ms Lagarde before the 6-9 June  European elections.

Plenary debate - European Central Bank: annual report 2023

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

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

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank – Annual report 2024, in the presence of Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank – annual report 2023

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

ECON - Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

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

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.

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank - annual report 2022

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with  Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

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

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

On the 25th May, Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the 2022 edition of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. She talks about EU enlargement.

World Economic Forum 2022 - European Unity in a Disordered World? - Part 1: Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

MEPs discuss with European Central Bank (ECB) President, the European Central Bank work and the state of the EU economy. They focus on inflation and economic recovery. Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank. Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy.

Annual report 2021 of the European Central Bank: opening statements by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

The plenary session starts with a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Euro. Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, ECB President. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

20th anniversary of the euro: opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

MEPs celebrate in Strasbourg the 20 years of the Euro. Roberta METSOLA, EP Preisdent, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner for Economy and Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee highlight the successes behind the creation of the single currency.

20th anniversary of the Euro: extracts from the ceremony

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

Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: questions and answers

This Infoclip illustrates the economics topics in the perspective of the SOTEU 2021 and during the Covid-19 pandemic era (Economical crisis, Recovery Fund, workers, Green deal).

Infoclip: EU Recovery plan

Members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) have an exchange of views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank for the second time this year. In particular, Members of ECON debate three topics: effects of the negative interest rate policy; spillovers from US fiscal and monetary policies; and the review of the ECB's monetary policy strategy and its forthcoming outcome.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: Questions and answers - ECON Committee (2nd Part)

Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank during the meeting with the ECON Committee. Members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) have an exchange of views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, for the second time this year. In particular, Members of ECON debate three topics: effects of the negative interest rate policy; spillovers from US fiscal and monetary policies; and the review of the ECB's monetary policy strategy and its forthcoming outcome. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: opening statement - ECON Committee

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: Questions and answers - ECON Committee (1st part)

Due to some technical interfierances we are facing heavy SOUND issues, we are working on it. Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Opening statement by the ECON Chair and Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank at ECON Committee: opening statement by the ECON Chair and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Questions and answers (part 2 of 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank - ECON Committee: Questions and answers (part 2/2)

Please note, due to technical interferances there are some sound issues Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Questions and answers (part 1 of 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank - ECON Committee: Questions and answers (part 1/2)

The euro area consists of those Member States of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their currency. Around 340 million citizens in 19 countries live in the euro area.This infoclip illustrates the ECB (building in Frankfurt, Governing Council, Christine LAGARDE, ECB President), Euro banknotes printing and Euro coins minting, payments and cash withdrawal in Euro and Banks.

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