European Central Bank
A small feature. A big difference.
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- A small feature. A big difference.
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- 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
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- “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
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- 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 💶
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- 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
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- 23:24
- Date posted
- 10 days 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
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- Thank you Rome for a full camera roll 📸
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Thank you Rome for a full camera roll 📸
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- Keeping your money safe – In Conversation with Sharon Donnery
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- 20:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- 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?? 👀
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Link in the first comment 👇
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- Did you guess correctly?
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- 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
- 16 days ago
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- 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?
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 17 days 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!
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 17 days 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?
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 18 days 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!
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 20 days 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
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Redesign process
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- 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
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- 14:43
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- 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
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- 9:58
- Date posted
- 23 days 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
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- 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?
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- 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
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- 43:31
- Date posted
- 23 days 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
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- André Brunner, Programme Manager, ECB
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- User testing and Onboarding
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- 30:47
- Date posted
- 23 days 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
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- Timeline, use cases and key milestones ahead
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- 28:08
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- 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
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- Latest developments in the Appia programme
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- 19:00
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- 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
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- 15:46
- Date posted
- 23 days 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
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 23 days 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.
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 23 days 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 👀
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- 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
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- 1:53:20
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Programme:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/intro/events/html/fs_20260722.en.html
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- Happy National Day, #Belgium! 🇧🇪
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 25 days 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
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- 12:04
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- 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
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- Frankfurt pride parade 🌈 #pride
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- 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 🇪🇸
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- 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!
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- Happy Bastille Day, #France! 🇫🇷
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- To celebrate, we’re looking back at France’s euro area journey, with a banger on repeat 💶💃
#Euro #Europe #ECB
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- AI and your future – In Conversation with OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji
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- 36:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- What does AI mean for your job, our economy and Europe’s future?
In this episode of Euro Matters, Stefania Secola speaks to Ronnie Chatterji – Chief Economist at OpenAI – about AI adoption, productivity and inequality. They also discuss competition and whether the technology can become a force for broad-based prosperity.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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- 🤝 Meet Lennart, the winner of this year’s Young Economist Prize
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Head to our website to learn more about the competition.
#ECBForum
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- Just a little €urosummer inspiration while you’re planning your next getaway ☀️✨
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
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- Price stability in challenging times
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- 59:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- At this year’s ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, President Christine Lagarde sat down with central bank heads from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. They discussed how they are fighting inflation, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Recorded and published on 1 July 2026.
2026 ECB Forum on Central Banking
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260629_ecb_forum_on_central_banking.en.html
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html
European banking supervision
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html
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- ECB Forum on Central Banking 2026 - Day 2
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- 6:31:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The ECB Forum on Central Banking – the Sintra Forum – is an annual event organised by the European Central Bank and is held in Sintra, Portugal.
It brings together central bank governors, academics, financial market representatives, journalists and others to exchange views on current policy issues and discuss the Forum’s key topic from a longer-term perspective.
Full programme can be found here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260629_ecb_forum_on_central_banking.en.html
High-quality images are available via the ECB's press photos collection: https://multimedia.ecb.europa.eu/web/c4af5fb59506450/-ecb-forum-on-central-banking-in-sintra/
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- 00:00 Welcome and introduction
- 01:04 Session 3
"Migration: implications for productivity and growth in Europe"
Chair: Boris Vujčić, Vice-President, European Central Bank
Paper: "The immigration impact on population, labo...
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- ECB Forum on Central Banking 2026 - Day 1
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- 6:39:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The ECB Forum on Central Banking – the Sintra Forum – is an annual event organised by the European Central Bank and is held in Sintra, Portugal.
It brings together central bank governors, academics, financial market representatives, journalists and others to exchange views on current policy issues and discuss the Forum’s key topic from a longer-term perspective.
Full programme can be found here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260629_ecb_forum_on_central_banking.en.html
High-quality images are available via the ECB's press photos collection: https://multimedia.ecb.europa.eu/web/c4af5fb59506450/-ecb-forum-on-central-banking-in-sintra/
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- 3:06 Session 1
"Accelerating growth in Europe: innovation versus diffusion"
Chair: Boris Vujčić, Vice-President, European Central Bank
Paper: "Rewiring Europe’s productivity framework: aligning investment, innovation, and diffusion"...
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- Ten finalists, one trophy 🏆
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- #ECBForum
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- ECB Forum on Central Banking 2026 - Introductory speech by Christine Lagarde
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- 23:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Introductory speech by Christine Lagarde (President, European Central Bank) at the ECB Forum on Central Banking.
The ECB Forum on Central Banking – the Sintra Forum – is an annual event organised by the European Central Bank and is held in Sintra, Portugal.
It brings together central bank governors, academics, financial market representatives, journalists and others to exchange views on current policy issues and discuss the Forum’s key topic from a longer-term perspective.
Full programme can be found here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260629_ecb_forum_on_central_banking.en.html
High-quality images are available via the ECB's press photos collection: https://multimedia.ecb.europa.eu/web/c4af5fb59506450/-ecb-forum-on-central-banking-in-sintra/
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- ECB Forum on Central Banking 2026 - Teaser
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The theme of the 2026 ECB Forum on Central Banking will be “Shaping Europe’s future: innovation, growth and stability”. The Forum takes place from 29 June to 1 July 2026 in Sintra.
Read the full programme here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260629_ecb_forum_on_central_banking.en.html
High-quality images are available via the ECB's press photos collection: https://multimedia.ecb.europa.eu/web/c4af5fb59506450/-ecb-forum-on-central-banking-in-sintra/
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- Happy Statehood Day, #Slovenia! 🇸🇮
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- To celebrate, we’re revisiting the initial steps of Slovenia’s membership of the euro area, set to the sound of a certified banger 💶💃
#Euro #Europe #ECB
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- Happy National Day, #Luxembourg! 🇱🇺
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- To celebrate, we’re looking back at Luxembourg’s euro area journey, with a banger on repeat 💶💃
#Euro #Europe #ECB
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- High-level panel discussion on: The international role of the euro
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- 1:16:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The international role of the euro
On Monday, 22 June 2026 at 17:15 at the House of the Euro (Brussels).
Strengthening the international role of the euro is a long-standing policy priority of the European Union. In view of recent geopolitical fragmentation, strategic competition and global economic relations that are being reshaped, there now is an opening to further enhance the international role of the euro.
Join us for this high-profile panel discussion exploring the benefits of a stronger international role of the euro against a backdrop of structural changes in the international monetary system and beyond.
Panel
Ms Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank
Mr Valdis Dombrovskis
Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification, European Commission
Mr Rasmus Andresen, Member of the European Parliament
The event will be moderated b...
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- 🎉 Congratulations to the finalists of this year’s Young Economist Prize! 🎓
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Their research explores some of Europe’s biggest challenges, from boosting innovation to supporting growth and ensuring stability.
👀 What happens next?
They will present their research to policymakers and economists at the #ECBForum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal from 29 June to 1 July.
💶 The overall winner will also receive a €10,000 prize.
#YoungEconomistPrize
📹 provided by each finalist/ECB
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- Money stress? What can I actually do about it?
- Runtime
- 19:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Life is getting more expensive – but what can we actually do when our wallets feel the squeeze?
In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Emilie – founder of financial empowerment community Vestpod and host of the Wallet podcast – talks to Catherine about money stress, everyday overspending and the habits that really make a difference. From “money dates” to smarter saving, get practical tips to feel more in control – even when things are getting more expensive.
This episode’s content is not financial advice. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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- Money in transition: digitalisation and innovation in payments
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- 7:27:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 00:00 Opening Speech - Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank
14:59 Keynote speech - Markus Brunnermeier, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Economics, Princeton University
40:45 Session 1 - Fostering digital finance in Europe
2:12:57 Session 2 - Wholesale digital money and the evolution of tokenised markets
4:24:32 Keynote speech - María Abascal, Chairwoman of the Executive Committee of the European Banking Federation and Director General of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB)
4:55:41 Session 3 - Borderless payments: Business needs and perspectives
6:00:00 Session 4 - Retail payments in Europe: Towards a resilient euro ecosystem
7:14:58 Closing remarks - Thomas Vlassopoulos, Director General Market Infrastructure and Payments, European Central Bank
Money in transition: digitalisation and innovation in payments.
The event took place on 15 Jun...
