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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 Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee holds its regular meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

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

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee holds its first “monetary dialogue” of the year with Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB). Among the topics likely to be raised by MEPs: the recent decision to keep key interest rates unchanged, monetary policy communication and the gap between actual and perceived inflation

ECON debate with ECB President Lagarde

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.

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

ECON - Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets 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

This News item shows extracts from the Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). This transcription is the result of an automatic operation. Please check against delivery

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

Questions by MEPs of the ECON Committee and replies by ECB President Christine LAGARDE. The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee holds its regular meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: Q&A

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank opens the meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee holds its regular meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

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

This news item present extracts from the Monetary dialogue between Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON).

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

The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) holds its first “monetary dialogue” of the year with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). Among the topics likely to be raised: the recent decision to keep key interest rates unchanged, monetary policy communication and the gap between actual and perceived inflation. Opening statements by Aurore LALUCQ (S&D, FR), ECON Committee Chair, and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

This News item shows cutaways of the participation of EP President Roberta METSOLA to the Munich Security Conference 2025 on 13 and 14 February 2026. This annual summit, considered the world's leading forum on international security policy, brings together more than 1,000 participants from over 115 countries at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the Munich Security Conference 2025

Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and European Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE), Rapporteur, close the debate on the annual report 2025 on the European Central Bank’s activities and priorities. MEPs are expected to highlight the priorities they want the bank to address in the coming year. Their report is set to call for a gradual reduction in the ECB’s emergency policies, and to express regret that the ECB’s short-term lending schemes have largely replaced the private interbank funding market. MEPs are also likely to reiterate their support for the digital euro while emphasising that cash should remain important alongside digital money.

European Central Bank – annual report 2025: closing statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner for Economy, Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB, and Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE), Rapporteur

MEPs highlight the priorities they want the bank to address in the coming year. Their report is set to call for a gradual reduction in the ECB’s emergency policies, and to express regret that the ECB’s short-term lending schemes have largely replaced the private interbank funding market. MEPs are also likely to reiterate their support for the digital euro while emphasising that cash should remain important alongside digital money. Opening statements by Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE) Rapporteur, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and European Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Central Bank – annual report 2025: opening statements by Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE) Rapporteur, Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner for Economy

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