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

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

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

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

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions &amp; answers (part 3)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions &amp; answers (part 3)

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions &amp; answers (part 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions &amp; answers (part 2)

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: the interaction between price stability and financial stability; and the effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Extracts from the dialogue.

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

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: the interaction between price stability and financial stability; and The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Opening statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&amp;D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&amp;D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Ahead of the Monetary dialogue at the European Parliament in Brussels, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) for an exchange of views. The footage shows images of the arrival, welcome and signature between the two presidents. Roberta METSOLA ( EP President), Christine LAGARDE (ECB President), in the presence of ECON Chair Irene TIGNALI, signed and exchanged letters endorsing the agreed working arrangements found between the ECON Committee and the European Central Bank.The agreement - adopted in plenary last week - aims to increase transparency and accountability of the European Central Bank vis-à-vis the Parliament.

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

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&amp;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&amp;D, IT) and opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

LAGARDE, Christine (FR)

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Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions & answers (part 3)

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

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

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank

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Monetary dialogue

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LAGARDE, Christine (FR)

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Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions &amp; answers (part 3)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions &amp; answers (part 2)

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

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&amp;D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

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

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&amp;D, IT) and opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Christine LAGARDE, nominated as President of the European Central Bank

Monetary dialogue (2019-2020)

Monetary dialogue

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Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions & answers (part 3)

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

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the 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)