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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

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

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. 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 with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

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)

Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), open the public hearing at the Committee of Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). The ESRB has recently issued a recommendation on stablecoins and a report on the functioning of the market for credit default swaps, which transfer credit risk between counterparties. The General Board of the ESRB concluded in October that Financial stability risks in the European Union remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Public Hearing with Christine LAGARDE, Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB): opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ESRB

This News item highlights the participation of Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) in a meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). Christine LAGARDE is quizzed by MEPs on the recent comments from ECB claiming that they would not provide emergency liquidity for reparations loan in Ukraine. The President of the ECP answers that the treaties can't be violated and that there is a risk of financial instability. The transcription is the result of an automatic process, please check against delivery.

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

Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), open the meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB): opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB, open the meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). Christine Lagarde provided an overview of the current economic situation in the Eurozone, noting that despite heightened uncertainty, the economy has remained resilient. She highlighted that the euro is one of Europe's greatest assets, but in the current geopolitical landscape, there is an opportunity to strengthen the euro's global standing. Lagarde outlined three key foundations to achieve this: creating conditions for sustainable growth and investment, safeguarding investor trust in institutions and policies, and maintaining a commitment to open trade while investing in Europe's security. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, receives the De Sanctis Europa award during a ceremony at the Embassy of Italy in Brussels. This news item shows extracts from the De Sanctis Europa Award ceremony, extracts from the speech of President Metsola and atmosphere shots in the presence of President Christine Lagarde, Commissioner Raffaele Fitto, and the Former Belgium King Albert II and Former Queen Paola. Organised by the De Sanctis Foundation in collaboration with the Italian Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels, the prize is awarded each year to European excellence in the artistic, humanistic and scientific fields.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives the De Sanctis Europa Award: extracts from the ceremony

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds this year’s second monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). At this occasion, the ECON Committee and the ECB President discuss the quarterly assessment of the ECB's monetary policy. Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, make the opening statements. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds this year’s second monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). At this occasion, the ECON Committee and the ECB President discuss the quarterly assessment of the ECB's monetary policy.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: extracts

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds its regular debate with European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine LAGARDE. MEPs question her on the US shift to protectionism and its impact on the euro area economy, and on the recent decision to lower interest rates, among other issues. 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 Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), Chair of ECON Committee, and Christine LAGARDE

LAGARDE, Christine (FR)

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