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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 14h

Art opens our minds to new perspectives and ideas. Thank you to the Museum Reinhard Ernst for an inspiring evening celebrating creativity. 📸 by Jörg Halisch

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

I was delighted to meet Alexandros Papaioannou, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Germany, in Frankfurt today. Open dialogue between countries is essential to a strong, united Europe.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

🇪🇺 It was a pleasure to catch up with Petra Hielkama, Chairperson of @eiopa.europa.eu, our neighbours in Frankfurt. Collaboration between European institutions is so important to foster progress and better serve Europeans.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 17/10/2026

It was a week full of productive discussion and collaboration at the #IMFMeetings. Great to see so many familiar faces and discuss together how to tackle the current challenges facing our economies.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

I had the pleasure of meeting Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh at the #IMFMeetings in Bangkok. Our economies are deeply interconnected. By sharing our experiences and working together, we can better navigate today’s challenges and ensure a more stable global economy.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

Another busy day at the #IMFMeetings in Bangkok. I'm delighted to see my European colleagues and also those from around the world coming together this week to tackle today's challenges.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

🇹🇭🇪🇺 Lovely to see Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the #IMFMeetings in beautiful Bangkok.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

I sat down with @cnn.com’s Richard Quest at the #IMFMeetings to talk about the economic outlook and leadership in an age of change. Watch it here youtu.be/ewKZNrvEfiA?...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

Thank you to the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social’s Josh Lipsky for a great conversation in Bangkok focused on the digital euro. Watch it here www.youtube.com/live/vL_7DAx...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

It’s a pleasure to see so many familiar faces from around the world on the sidelines of the #IMFMeetings in Bangkok. Tackling today’s challenges requires that we work together.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

🇺🇦🇪🇺 I was glad to meet National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyy in Thailand on the sidelines of this week's #IMFMeetings. We remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

🇹🇭🇪🇺 Hello from Bangkok. I'm here for the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings and look forward to productive discussions with leaders from across the globe. Especially in uncertain times, it's crucial that we develop shared solutions to today's challenges.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

🇪🇺 Two productive days at the #Eurogroup and #ECOFIN meetings in Luxembourg. We talked about the latest economic developments, banking sector competitiveness, and the importance of an integrated European capital market.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

It was a pleasure to meet President @nadiacalvino.eib.org at today's @eib.org Climate and Environment Advisory Council meeting in Luxembourg. Strengthening Europe's energy autonomy and addressing the growing impact of a changing climate is crucial for both Europe's people and its economy.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

Payment service providers give us valuable feedback on customer expectations and retailer needs for the digital euro. To see how it could work in practice, we're now also inviting online shops to join our pilot exercise in 2027. Applications are open until 27 October.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

Dear Isabel, a heartfelt thank you for your outstanding work at the ECB. Your commitment to public service has been invaluable to our institution and to the people we serve in Europe. Thank you for your dedication to the European project.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Nearly 10 million people across Europe shared their views on the future design of euro banknotes. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping shape the next generation of banknotes.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

Today marks an important step for European finance. With the launch of Pontes, we are providing the infrastructure for settling tokenised asset transactions in central bank money, supporting innovation and integration across Europe. Read more www.ecb.europa.eu/paym/target/...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 19/09/2026

You still have a chance to have your say on the future design of euro banknotes! 💶 surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

Good discussions at today’s #Eurogroup and #ECOFIN meetings in Dublin. We talked about the latest economic developments and on how to boost productivity and growth across the euro area.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

I sat down with RTÉ Radio 1's David McCullagh to discuss the latest monetary policy decisions and the outlook for the euro area economy, among other things. Listen here www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

🇮🇪🇪🇺 Good morning from Dublin! I’m here for the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings hosted by the Irish Presidency. Looking forward to good discussions. It’s the last weekend to have your say on the future look of euro banknotes surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

AI could be transformative for Europe’s growth and competitiveness if we adopt it quickly and build our own capabilities. European innovators like Domyn have a key role to play. I had a great discussion with its CEO Uljan Sharka.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

People often choose Frankfurt for career opportunities, but stay for its quality of life and sense of community. Culture helps make a city feel like home. It certainly does for me. This was my main message at the panel discussion at the Season Opening of the Alte Oper.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Delighted to join Lord Mayor Mike Josef, Philippe Oddo, Managing Partner of ODDO BHF, and Alte Oper’s Managing Director, Markus Fein, for the Season Opening.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 13/09/2026

🇩🇪🇪🇺 What an incredible week in Berlin! This vibrant and historic city was the perfect setting for the @ecb.europa.eu external Governing Council meeting.   I would like to thank President Nagel and everyone at the @bundesbank.de for the warm welcome and excellent organisation!

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 12/09/2026

I’ve never seen a contradiction between being Norman, French and European. Europe has made that possible: protecting what makes each region unique while giving it the opportunity to thrive on a larger stage. Read my speech at the Fête de la Pomme www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 11/09/2026

I sat down with ZDFheute to discuss yesterday’s monetary policy decisions, the euro banknotes redesign, the digital euro and more. Watch the interview (in German) m.youtube.com/watch?v=bk_7...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

Europe faces a choice: who we are, and who we rely on. That was my main message tonight at a dinner with German President Steinmeier, hosted by the @bundesbank.de. Read my speech www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

🇩🇪🇪🇺 Good evening from Berlin! Ahead of the ECB Governing Council meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Governing Council members for an official dinner and discussed the euro-area economy.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 23/07/2026

They carry my signature, but these are your banknotes. Now it’s your turn to help shape what they’ll look like in the future. Take part in the survey before 21 September and tell us which of the design proposals you’d like to see in your wallet surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/ecbeuro/

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 22/07/2026

Art reflects both our roots and our shared future. Yesterday evening, it was a pleasure to open “Sharing Horizons”, an exhibition tracing Ireland’s cultural and artistic evolution, alongside @centralbankireland.bsky.social Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and Irish Ambassador Maeve Collins.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 22/07/2026

Together with my colleagues Philip Lane and Sharon Donnery, I welcomed the Ambassadors of EU Member States to Germany to the ECB. We had an engaging discussion on Europe's economic outlook, particularly in the context of Ireland's Presidency of the @consilium.europa.eu 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 10/07/2026

Today in Brussels, I attended the #ECOFIN meeting. I discussed with EU finance ministers the key economic challenges and priorities facing Europe.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 09/07/2026

Today 🇪🇺 took a step forward as the @europarl.europa.eu voted to ensure that everyone can pay with euro in both cash and digital form everywhere in the euro area. I sat down with Maria Tadeo from @euronews.com to discuss that vote and much more. Watch here www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 09/07/2026

Good to see Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI, in Brussels today. He joined us at the #Eurogroup meeting for a discussion on the economic impact of AI and cybersecurity.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 09/07/2026

In Brussels today for the #Eurogroup meeting, where we discussed: 🔹The euro area’s fiscal stance 🔹The international role of the euro 🔹 How AI and cybersecurity are shaping our economies 🔹 The future of digital finance

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 09/07/2026

I welcome today's vote by the @europarl.europa.eu to make sure that the euro, both in cash and digital form, is accepted everywhere in the euro area.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 07/07/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome AIIB’s President Jiayi Zou to the @ecb.europa.eu today. We had a good discussion on the global economic outlook.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 03/07/2026

Delighted to attend the 2026 edition of Les Rencontres économiques d'Aix-en-Provence. A highlight was joining European Council President António Costa and my former colleague Benoît Cœuré for a discussion on Europe finding its way in a world of uncertainty. #ReAix

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 02/07/2026

At this year’s #ECBForum on Central Banking, I enjoyed discussing how we can help shape Europe’s future. A big thank you to everyone who participated and followed the discussions, and to the team that organised the event in Sintra, Portugal!

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

Chair Warsh, dear Kevin, Welcome to Sintra and the #ECBForum. Congratulations again on your recent appointment - I look forward to working together. @federalreserve.gov

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 29/06/2026

This year’s #ECBForum in Sintra, Portugal, is now underway! I opened with a speech on how monetary policy is returning to basics while continuing to adapt in a changing world. I look forward to the sessions and panel discussions starting tomorrow.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 29/06/2026

Great to listen to my former colleague Gita Gopinath deliver this year’s Per Jacobsson Foundation Lecture at the BIS meetings over the weekend.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 29/06/2026

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Always a pleasure to see my Ukrainian colleague Governor Andriy Pyshnyy, this time on the sidelines of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) meetings over the weekend. We continue to stand firmly with Ukraine and its people.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 22/06/2026

It was good to catch up with ECON Committee Chair @aurorelalucq.bsky.social ahead of my regular ECON Hearing at the @europarl.europa.eu.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 22/06/2026

While in Brussels today, I had a great meeting with Esther Lynch, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation. Thank you for the constructive discussion.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 18/06/2026

On the sidelines of the COTEC Europe Summit on innovation, I sat down with journalist Patty Torchia and Fabiola Gianotti, 🇮🇹 COTEC President, to discuss how Al is reshaping work and society and the opportunities and risks it brings. Read more (in Italian) www.fortuneita.com/2026/06/17/l...

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

An interesting day at the COTEC Europe Summit in Venice, a forum helping to shape research, innovation and competitiveness across the Mediterranean region. It was great to meet 🇮🇹 President Sergio Mattarella, 🇵🇹 President António José Seguro and H.M. King Felipe VI of 🇪🇸 as well as COTEC leaders.

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Christine Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu · 15/06/2026

Behind the scenes of my interview with France Culture this morning. We discussed the ECB’s latest monetary policy decision, Europe’s competitiveness, as well as stablecoins and climate. Listen to the full interview (in French): www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...

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