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

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 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

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

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

Live replay of EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank

(05) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question & answers (15:35 - 15:46)

(04) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question & answers (15:22 - 15:35)

During the meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) in the EP in Brussels, MEPs debate with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank on the Monetary Dialogue. Statements by Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL), Pervenche BERÈS (S&D, FR), Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank, Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Bernd LUCKE (ECR, DE).

Monetary Dialogue with Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the debate

(08) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question & answers (16:15 - 16:25)

(07) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question & answers (16:01 - 16:15)

(03) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank (15:17 - 15:22)

(09) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question & answers (16:25 - 16:37)

(02) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank (15:07 - 15:17)

(01) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Opening by Roberto GUALTIERI, ECON Chair (15:03 - 15:07)

(10) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question & answers (16:37 - 16:48)

During the meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)&nbsp;in the EP in Brussels, MEPs debate with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank on the Monetary Dialogue. Statements by Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank, Pervenche BERES (S&amp;D, FR), Sander LOONES (ECR, BE), Molly SCOTT CATO (Grenns/EFA, UK) and Werner LANGEN (EPP, DE).

Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the opening statement and from the debate

(11) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question and answers (4:46:07 - 4:56:22)

(4) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question and answers (3:30:56 - 3:44:27)

(3) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank (3:19:56 - 3:30:56)

(9) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question and answers (4:26:08 - 4:37:33)

(6) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question and answers (3:53:36 - 4:05:33)

(12) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question and answers and closing (4:56:22 - 5:05:36)

(8) EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank. Question and answers (4:15:24 - 4:26:08)

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