European Central Bank
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 10 September 2026
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- President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 10 September 2026
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- 16:55
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our two percent target.
Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers:
• how the economy is performing
• how we expect prices to develop
• the risks to the economic outlook
• the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions
Published and recorded during our press conference on 10 September 2026.
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_september.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260910~6a45359cfc.en.html
Monetary policy decisions, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pres...
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- Live - ECB Governing Council Press Conference - 10 September 2026
- Runtime
- 50:52
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council's monetary policy decisions and answers questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference held on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 14:45 CEST.
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- POV: it's summer 1999 and your biggest concern is which CD to take on holiday 💿
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Back then, we were preparing the first ever series of euro banknotes 👀
Now we’re working on a complete revamp and we want to know what you think. Check our website for the 🔗to the survey.
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- Is my money safe?
- Runtime
- 22:26
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Salaries, savings, spending – we trust our banks to handle it all. But how do we know our money is really safe?
In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Catherine and François discuss how supervisors keep a close watch on your bank’s financial health and help protect your deposits.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
ECB Banking Supervision website
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/html/index.en.html
FAQ on banking supervision
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/other-publications/publications/html/ssm.faq_about~c50751c039.en.html
Banking supervision explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW-5AtmyByc
Keeping your money safe – In Conversation with Sharon Donnery https://pod.link/ecbpodcast/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMjM3NDA5MDkwMQ
European Supervisory Authority factsheets o...
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- We've heard lots of different takes on the banknote design proposals... 🎤
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Now we want to hear from you! Which theme speaks to you the most?
Have your say in the survey! 🔗 is on our website.
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- LA can wait! We’ve got our future banknotes to think about 💅💶
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes ➡️ check the comments for the 🔗
#EuroInMotion
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- We took to the streets of Frankfurt to find out which side of the banknote redesign people are on 👀
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Rivers and birds or European culture? Have your say in the survey! 🔗 is on our website.
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- Selective hearing? Never heard of it 🤭
- Runtime
- 0:06
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- But we'd love to hear what you think of the design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes!
Take the survey via the 🔗 on our website.
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- Stuck? Can’t decide which banknote designs you like the most? 👀
- Runtime
- 0:09
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- No worries, the survey is still open.
📸 Screenshot this video
👆 Tap and hold the QR code in your photo gallery
🔗 Open the survey
Prefer tapping a link to scanning? Check out the 🔗 on our website.
- Title
- Should I leave financial decisions to someone else?
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Financial advice can be helpful but understanding your own finances is even more important.
Learn why staying informed and involved can help you make better financial decisions.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://www.rahamuseo.fi/en/financial-literacy-centre/aspects-of-financial-literacy/
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- Is it too early to think about retirement?
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Retirement may feel far away, but planning early can make a big difference.
Discover why time is one of the most powerful tools in building financial security for the future.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://www.eiopa.europa.eu/consumers/planning-retirement_en
- Title
- Is buy now, pay later always a good idea?
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Buy now, pay later services can make purchases feel more affordable, but are they always the right option?
Learn how it actually works, the risks to watch out for and how to decide whether it makes sense for your finances.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://www.bafin.de/EN/verbraucherinnen-verbraucher/themen-finanzprodukte/kredite-immobilienfinanzierung/kredite/buy-now-pay-later/buy-now-pay-later_node_en.html
- Title
- Are all loans the same?
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- From personal loans to student loans and mortgages, different loans come with different costs and risks.
Learn the basics of borrowing and what to consider before taking out a loan.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://economiapertutti.bancaditalia.it/aree-tematiche/prestiti/index.html?com.dotmarketing.htmlpage.language=3
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- Is your money safer if you don’t invest it?
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Many people assume that avoiding investments means avoiding risk. But is that true?
Learn how investing works, what risks exist and why inflation matters when thinking about your money's future.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://www.bafin.de/EN/verbraucherinnen-verbraucher/themen-finanzprodukte/geldanlage/einmaleins-der-geldanlage/einmaleins-der-geldanlage_node_en.html
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- Pensions…where do I even begin?
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Pensions can seem complicated, but understanding them is an important step towards long-term financial security.
Understand the basics of pensions and how they can help support you later in life.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://finanznavi.gv.at/en/topics/risk-management/planning-ahead-saving-for-retirement
- Title
- How can I spot an online scam?
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Online scams are becoming more sophisticated every year.
Learn the warning signs of fraud and discover simple steps to stay safe online and protect your finances.
Visit our gender gap in financial literacy page: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb-and-you/financial_literacy_europe/The-gender-gap-in-financial-literacy/html/index.en.html
Learn more on this topic: https://www.centralbank.ie/consumer-hub/explainers/how-can-i-avoid-a-financial-services-scam
- Title
- A small feature. A big difference.
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- A small feature. A big difference.
Braille-like features are one of the tactile features being considered for the future euro banknotes to make them even more accessible.
Want to have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes? Head over to our website to take part in the survey.
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- Supervision Newsletter – August 2026
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- “Fragmentation is a strategic vulnerability”
Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis explains in an interview that Europe must strengthen the banking union, facilitate cross-border banking and mobilise savings for investment if it wants to boost competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy.
Read the full interview here: https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/supervisory-newsletters/newsletter/2026/html/ssm.nl260812.en.html
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- The social media team is on holiday
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Did our social media team film this video?
No.
Should you still have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes?
Absolutely.
Tell us what you think about the designs for the next series on our website.
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- True or False: banknotes 💶
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We tested Charlotte, Larissa and Olivia on their knowledge of all things banknotes 💶
Want to have your say on the new look of our banknotes?
Check out the 🔗 in the first comment.
#EuroInMotion
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- When shocks collide: AI, war and financial stability – In Conversation with John Fell
- Runtime
- 23:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- War in the Middle East, soaring energy prices and upside risks to inflation are clouding the financial stability outlook for the euro area.
How resilient are banks and markets? Are investors underestimating geopolitical risks? And how exposed is the financial system to stretched asset valuations? In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with John Fell about these questions and more.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Further reading
Financial Stability review at a glance
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/financial-stability-publications/fsr/html/index.en.html
Financial Stability Review, May 2026
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/financial-stability-publications/fsr/html/ecb.fsr202605~50566915a7.en.html
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank
- Title
- Thank you Rome for a full camera roll 📸
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Thank you Rome for a full camera roll 📸
- Title
- Keeping your money safe – In Conversation with Sharon Donnery
- Runtime
- 20:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What could wars and cyberattacks mean for your savings?
In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery about some of the biggest risks facing European banks. They discuss how the ECB tests banks’ ability to keep your money safe during times of uncertainty – and why trust matters for savers, borrowers and the wider economy.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
ECB publishes results of 2026 geopolitical risk reverse stress test – press release
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ssm.pr260731~93964644b0.en.html
ECB web page on fraud
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/services/using-our-site/disclaimer/html/misuse.en.html
ECB web page on consumer protection
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/organisation/national-supervisors/consumer-protection/html/index.en...
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- Since it came up anyway… have you had your say yet?? 👀
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Link in the first comment 👇
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- Did you guess correctly?
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Did you guess correctly?
1️⃣ The digital euro is designed for everyone, regardless of your digital skills. Inclusion is key.
2️⃣ Your personal data will remain private. The ECB won't be able to identify you during payments.
3️⃣ You can use the digital euro offline by adding funds to your account. Convenient, right?
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- Banknotes are colourful, useful and…
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Banknotes are colourful, useful and…
an important symbol of Europe 🇪🇺
🤔 But did you know they are getting a new look?
We’re redesigning euro banknotes, making them more secure, environmentally friendly and relatable for Europeans.
And you can have your say 📢
Tell us which banknote designs you like best!
Check out the 🔗 on our website.
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- 🤔 Have you heard about the digital euro?
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 🤔 Have you heard about the digital euro?
💶 The digital euro would be just like cash, but in digital form.
🌍 You could easily use it anywhere in the euro area, including in shops or on websites. You could also use it to send money to friends and family.
🛜 It would work anytime, anywhere – even without an internet connection.
💪 As a pan-European payment solution, it would strengthen Europe’s resilience and reduce reliance on non-European payment providers.
Want to learn more about the digital euro? Go to our website and search for “digital euro”.
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- An incredible six million of you have already had your say!
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An incredible six million of you have already had your say on how our banknotes should look in the future!
Europeans have been sharing their favourite designs around dinner tables, in chat groups and online.
If you haven’t yet expressed your views, you can still do so on our website.
And, if you have, help us spread the word.
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- Sound good?
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Sound good?
This week, we’re in an Italian city known for its irresistible food, ancient architecture and stunning views – Rome.
We’re here with content creators from across the euro area to learn about euro banknotes and the digital euro… and enjoy a bit of gelato along the way 🍨
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- €urosummer is a personality trait at this point!
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Had your say on our future banknotes yet? If not, we’ll just leave this here ➡️ https://surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/ecbeuro/
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- These are your banknotes and it's your turn to help shape them! #banknote
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Title
- Redesign process
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Over to you!
We have unveiled the selected design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. Now it's your turn to have a say.
Head over to our website to take part in the survey.
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- President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 23 July 2026
- Runtime
- 14:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy.
Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers:
• how the economy is performing
• how we expect prices to develop
• the risks to the economic outlook
• the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions
Published and recorded during our press conference on 23 July 2026.
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 23 July 2026
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_july.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 23 July 2026
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260723~b6fadd48f4.en.html
Monetary policy decisions, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp260723~29f24d99bc.en.html
Combined monetary policy de...
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- Live - Euro banknotes design proposals
- Runtime
- 9:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Euro banknotes are being redesigned. Explore the shortlisted design proposals for the next series.
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- Euro banknotes shortlisted design proposals
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ten shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes have been revealed. Take a look and have your say on the designs.
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- Are you ready for our future banknotes?
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- We have reached a new milestone in the first complete redesign of euro banknotes since 2002. Take a look at banknotes’ journey so far.
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- Live - ECB Governing Council Press Conference - 23 July 2026
- Runtime
- 43:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council's monetary policy decisions and answers questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference held on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 14:45 CEST in Frankfurt am Main.
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- Closing remarks
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- André Brunner, Programme Manager, ECB
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- User testing and Onboarding
- Runtime
- 30:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Pontes functionalities are currently being tested by the Eurosystem and the start of users testing is scheduled for August 2026. To participate in the testing of the initial launch of Pontes, certain preparatory steps are required. Learn more about how to prepare for user testing and onboarding and explore the key aspects of each.
Vitus Rossmann, Expert, Market Infrastructure Support Division, ECB
- Title
- Timeline, use cases and key milestones ahead
- Runtime
- 28:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gain insight on the timeline, use cases and key milestones of the Pontes project until its launch and what is expected beyond.
George Kalogeropoulos, Deputy Head of Market Infrastructure Development Division, ECB
- Title
- Latest developments in the Appia programme
- Runtime
- 19:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Appia roadmap, published in March 2026, sets out the vision for developing a European tokenised financial ecosystem. Following a public consultation, stakeholders have provided valuable feedback and proposals to guide the next phase of analytical and practical work.
This session will present initial insights from the consultation, outline key elements of the forthcoming practical work, and highlight how continued collaboration with market participants will shape the programme. It will also emphasise the central role of standardisation as an enabler of progress in the work ahead.
Paul Gardin, Market Infrastructure Expert, ECB
Holger Neuhaus, Head of Division, ECB
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- Operational and Legal aspects
- Runtime
- 15:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The participants need to prepare for operational and legal aspects. Learn more about the operational and legal framework for Pontes go-live.
Matej Mesar, Adviser, Market Infrastructure Management Division, ECB
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- Welcome address
- Runtime
- 4:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Eurosystem is exploring a long-term vision for a future-ready, integrated financial ecosystem that leverages tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT). The first deliverable is Pontes a new Eurosystem’s DLT solution that links market DLT platforms and TARGET Services to settle DLT-based wholesale transactions in central bank money. Learn more about the current status of the project and what should be in focus prior to its launch.
André Brunner, Programme Manager, ECB
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- Our Governing Council is meeting today in Frankfurt.
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Join us live for the press conference at 14:45 CET, where President Christine Lagarde explains our monetary policy decisions. Later, at 16:15 CET, she will reveal the selected design proposals for our future banknotes.
Stay tuned!
#EuroInMotion #EuropeanCentralBank #Euro #Europe #ECB
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- First look at the design proposals for our future banknotes 👀
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- President Christine Lagarde has seen the final design proposals for our future banknotes and tomorrow you will too!
The designs were evaluated by a panel of independent experts and now we want you to have your say too.
Follow the announcement live tomorrow from 16:15 CET – the 🔗 is on our website!
#EuroInMotion
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- Focus Session - Preparing the go-live of Pontes
- Runtime
- 1:53:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Programme:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/intro/events/html/fs_20260722.en.html
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- Happy National Day, #Belgium! 🇧🇪
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- To celebrate, we’re revisiting the initial steps of Belgium’s membership of the euro area, set to the sound of a certified banger 💶💃
#Euro #Europe #ECB
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- Ask the ECB Forum: AI, money and euro adoption
- Runtime
- 12:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Why can’t we just print more money? What’s one thing everyone should know about finance? Can universities prepare us for an AI-driven future? And what makes countries want to adopt the euro?
These questions came from you, our listeners. So at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, we grabbed a mic and put the questions to the experts. Hear their answers in the latest What the Euro?! episode.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 21 July, and recorded on 30 June and 1 July 2026.
Further reading:
AI and your future – In Conversation with OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji
https://pod.link/ecbpodcast/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMjM1MzgyMTM0NA
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank
- Title
- Frankfurt pride parade 🌈 #pride
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Our euro, our pride! 🌈
This weekend we joined Frankfurt’s Pride parade to support LGBT+ rights 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pride is a celebration of diversity, inclusion and the freedom to be yourself – values that are at the heart of Europe.
📸 by ECB
#pride
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- We’ve got a favourite for the #WorldCup final 🇪🇸
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Our colleagues have chosen who they’re backing too, and now it’s over to the players to decide who takes home the trophy 🏆
May the best team win!
