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This is Euro Matters – the podcast where we unpack the stories, ideas and decisions shaping Europe’s economy. We bring you fresh perspectives from the people at the heart of it all – from economists and policymakers to researchers and innovators – and answer the questions that truly matter to you. Our hosts, Paul Gordon, Stefania Secola and Catherine Steer dive into the latest developments across the euro area, breaking down complex topics in a clear and accessible way. Please note: the views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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- 1 weeks ago27 min
What 25 years in central banking teach you – In Conversation with Boris Vujčić
He’s spent over two decades in central banking, helped lead Croatia into the euro area and is now the ECB’s Vice-President. In this episode of In Conversation, Boris Vujčić joins our host Stefania Secola to reflect on the experiences that shaped him, discuss European financial stability and share his top priorities for his new role. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Boris Vujčić https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/decisions/html/cvvujcic.en.html Speech by Boris Vujčić: Listening to households: expectations, behaviour and monetary policy https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2026/html/ecb.sp260901~bb28f33f54.en.html ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/ Euro Matters on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1E7EirKc3SF0dji6ZdwlVF?si=5a33d7abb83a427e Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro-matters-the-european-central-bank-podcast/id1481819425
- 1 weeks ago16 min
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 10 September 2026
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/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp260910~314e508016.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds260910~fbf0ab9b8d.en.pdf Macroeconomic projections, September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/projections/html/ecb.projections202609_ecbstaff~8e340fc69d.en.html European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html #MonetaryPolicy #EuropeanCentralBank #ChristineLagarde #Finance #FinancialConditions #Inflation #EconomicActivity #EconomicOutlook #PressConference #Banking #CentralBanking #Podcast #Economics #EU #Europe #ECB
- 3 weeks ago22 min
Is my money safe?
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 on fraud protection https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/esas-publish-key-tips-help-consumers-detect-prevent-and-act-online-frauds-and-scams ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/
- Aug 4, 202620 min
Keeping your money safe – In Conversation with Sharon Donnery
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.html ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank
- Jul 23, 202614 min
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 23 July 2026
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 decisions and statement, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds260723~ef801dc812.en.pdf European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html #MonetaryPolicy #EuropeanCentralBank #ChristineLagarde #Finance #FinancialConditions #Inflation #EconomicActivity #EconomicOutlook #PressConference #Banking #CentralBanking #Podcast #Economics #EU #Europe #ECB
- Jul 21, 202612 min
Ask the ECB Forum: AI, money and euro adoption
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
- Jul 7, 202636 min
AI and your future – In Conversation with OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji
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.
- Jul 1, 202659 min
Price stability in challenging times
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. Published and recorded 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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