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The European Central Bank Podcast – bringing you insights into the world of economics and central banking.
Our host Stefania Secola talks to experts about the topics and trends that matter to the eurozone economy today.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 7 March 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% target in a timely manner.
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
Recorded and published on 7 March 2024
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 7 March 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/visual-mps/2024/html/mopo_statement_explained_march.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement, 7 March 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/2024/html/ecb.is240307~314650bd5c.en.html
Monetary policy decisions, 7 March 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.mp240307~a5fa52b82b.en.html
Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 7 March 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/shared/pdf/ecb.ds240307~8e06c79bf2.en.pdf?e86e578f1a99fdaa095a37dc4f1f6355
European Central Bank
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Future euro banknotes, unpacked
Did you know that euro banknotes are getting a makeover? As the euro turns 25, let’s look at the road ahead for our banknotes. What will future euro banknotes look like, why do we need them, and when can we start using them?
Join our host Stefania Secola and Sarai Artiles, who works on banknote communications, to find out more.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 10 February 2024 and recorded on 1 February 2024.
In this episode:
00:05 – The euro is turning 25
The euro unites us – it is used by 350 million people in 20 countries! Euro banknotes are a physical reminder of our shared identity.
01:56 – Why are we redesigning euro banknotes?
Security, environmental aspects and relatability: these are just some of the reasons we are designing a new series of euro banknotes.
05:28 – Many cultures, one euro
Euro banknotes are used by people with different backgrounds, cultures, and languages. How can future banknotes represent them all?
08:50 – What will they look like?
“European culture” and “Rivers and birds” have been selected as the themes for future euro banknotes. Does this mean we already know what they’ll look like?
10:20 – When can we start using them?
We have the themes, but what’s next in the banknote redesign process? When can we expect to start using these new banknotes?
12:30 – Our guest’s hot tip
Additional material:
Press release: ECB selects “European culture” and “Rivers and birds” as possible themes for future euro banknotes
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2023/html/ecb.pr231130~cad7fa27ab.en.html
Press release: ECB surveys Europeans on new themes for euro banknotes
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2023/html/ecb.pr230710~77cf718c59.en.html
Podcast: All you need to know about euro banknotes
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/tvservices/podcast/html/ecb.pod220205_episode27.en.html
Webpage: FAQ on the redesign of euro banknotes
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknotes/future_banknotes/html/ecb.faq_banknotes_redesign.en.html
Webpage: The redesign process
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknotes/future_banknotes/redesign/html/index.en.html
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The ECB’s climate and nature plan: our path to a greener future
What lies ahead on our path to a greener future? How can we assess the impact of extreme weather on the economy? And how can we tackle financial risks from nature loss and degradation? With its new climate and nature plan, the ECB is stepping up its work in these areas over the next two years.
Our host Stefania Secola discusses this and more with the head of the ECB’s climate change centre, Irene Heemskerk.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 31 January 2024 and recorded on 23 January 2024.
In this episode:
01:00 – The ECB’s work on climate
What has the ECB done so far to help tackle climate change, what does it plan to focus on going forward and why is this work important?
04:35 – The intensifying climate crisis
As global temperatures rise and extreme climate events become more frequent and more devastating, what is the impact on the economy and the financial system? What can the ECB do about it?
07:40– Keeping the green transition on course
Time is running out to contain global warming and meet the Paris Agreement targets. Governments are in the driving seat but we’re all heading in the same direction. How can economic analysis contribute to these efforts, and how can we unlock the funds needed to keep the green transition moving forward?
13:15 – Defining a role for monetary policy
The ECB has already tilted its corporate bond holdings towards issuers with better climate performance. What else can it do, within its mandate, to support the green transition? What role can interest rates play?
15:00 – From climate change to environmental crises: nature and biodiversity loss
Euro area firms and banks are highly dependent on nature, but nature is being rapidly devastated by human activity. What are the economic and financial risks stemming from nature degradation?
17:22 - Our guest’s hot tip
ECB climate change centre head Irene Heemskerk shares her hot tip with our listeners.
Additional material:
Press release: ECB steps up climate work with focus on green transition, climate and nature-related risks, 30 January 2024
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.pr240130~afa3d90e07.en.html
The ECB’s climate and nature plan 2024-25
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/climate/our-climate-and-nature-plan/html/index.en.html
Climate change and the ECB https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/climate/html/index.en.html
The ECB’s publications on climate change https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/search/html/climate_change.en.html
The ECB Podcast: What biodiversity and nature loss mean for our economy, 25 November 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP3tRzELPLY
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 25 January 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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 25 January 2024.
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 25 January 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/visual-mps/2024/html/mopo_statement_explained_january.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement, 25 January 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/2024/html/ecb.is240125~db0f145c32.en.html
Monetary policy decisions, 25 January 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.mp240125~f738889bde.en.html
Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 25 January 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/shared/pdf/ecb.ds240125~d65b43331a.en.pdf
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 14 December 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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 14 December 2023.
Additional material
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 14 December 2023 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/visual-mps/2023/html/mopo_statement_explained_december.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement, 14 December 2023 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/2023/html/ecb.is231214~df8627de60.en.html
Monetary policy decisions, 14 December 2023 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2023/html/ecb.mp231214~9846e62f62.en.html
Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 14 December 2023 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/shared/pdf/ecb.ds231214~cbcff0882a.en.pdf
Macroeconomic projections, 14 December 2023 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/projections/html/index.en.html
European Central Bank
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The end of an era – five years with Andrea Enria
Outgoing Supervisory Board Chair Andrea Enria sat down with President Christine Lagarde during the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision to look back on his five-year term, marked by challenges such as the pandemic and reflects on the most difficult decision he had to take.
He also reflects on the decisions taken to overcome these challenges, and what the future holds for European banking supervision.
Recorded on 1 December 2023 and published on 9 December 2023.
Additional material:
President Christine Lagarde’s welcome address at the fifth ECB Forum on Banking Supervision
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2023/html/ecb.sp231130~48f5947179.en.html
ECB Forum on Banking Supervision
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20231130_5th_ECB_Forum_Banking_supervision.en.html
European Banking Supervision
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html
European Central Bank www.ecb.europa.eu
Kundenrezensionen
Building a bridge towards economic recovery
Very clear and a great initiative that European citizens can increase their awareness about ECB’s role.
Lackadaisical
It would benefit from a professional journalist and a little effort. Replaying the press conference does not make a good podcast.