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/

Today we kept our key interest rates at their current levels. We are well positioned to cope with the uncertainty created by the conflict in the Middle East and the economy has been able to weather the difficulties so far www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_...

President Lagarde has seen the 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 to hear from you. Follow the announcement tomorrow www.youtube.com/live/vqBovXK... @president.ecb.europa.eu

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.

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 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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

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...

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.

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

Tonight: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde sits down for a wide-ranging exclusive interview. Watch #TheEuropeConversation across all Euronews platforms from 20:00 CET.

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.

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.

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

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!

Congratulations Lennart and to all the finalists of this year’s Young Economist Prize! Your research will help shape Europe’s future and I wish you all the best in your careers.

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Congratulations Lennart Niermann on winning this year’s Young Economist Prize! And well done to all the bright young minds who presented their innovative research at this year’s #ECBForum on Central Banking. Learn more about their research www.ecb.europa.eu/press/confer...

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

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.

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

🇺🇦🇪🇺 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.

Iceland has just signed an agreement to join our TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system. This is a further step towards integrating the Icelandic króna into the Eurosystem’s payment services. Read the press release www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...

This year’s #ECBForum on Central Banking is fast approaching! Together with leaders in central banking, academia and policymaking, we’ll be gathering in 🇵🇹 to discuss shaping Europe’s future. Join us 👇🏼

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How can innovation and growth shape Europe's future? Follow the #ECBForum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, from 29 June to 1 July as central bankers, policymakers and academics discuss topics pertinent to Europe's future. The programme 👉 www.ecb.europa.eu/press/confer...

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

Tune in at 7:40 CET: my interview with Guillaume Erner on the France Culture Morning Show (in French) www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture À 7 h 40 CET : mon entretien avec Guillaume Erner dans Les Matins de France Culture (en français) www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture

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The Governing Council decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. This decision is robust across a range of scenarios mapping how the current shock might evolve and affect the medium-term outlook for the euro area, says President Lagarde. @president.ecb.europa.eu

Watch the ECB press conference live: President Christine @Lagarde explains today’s monetary policy decisions link.europa.eu/KByWRW

Happy to welcome Ülo Kaasik, the new Governor of Eesti Pank, to his first ECB Governing Council meeting. I look forward to working together.