The international role of the euro grew moderately in 2025, and it remains the world’s second most important currency.
There’s an opening for the euro to boost its global appeal, provided policymakers create the right conditions and put words into action https://t.co/neFbYGt1t2
As François Villeroy de Galhau’s term as Governor of the Banque de France comes to an end, I thank him for his outstanding service to Europe and his strong contribution to shaping monetary policy.
Tous mes vœux pour cette nouvelle étape, François !
This week, I will visit our six Western Balkans partners.
My visit to the region sends a clear signal: our commitment to the Western Balkans is real; and so is the opportunity of enlargement.
The momentum is there. Now is the time to deliver.
My dear Luis, it’s been a privilege to serve alongside you.
Your composure, foresight and clarity have defined your time as Vice-President.
Your commitment to ensuring price and financial stability has been unwavering.
Thank you for your contribution to the European project.
Delighted to be with my predecessors Jean-Claude Trichet and Mario Draghi in Aachen to celebrate Mario receiving the Charlemagne Prize.
#Karlspreis2026
Congratulations, dear Mario, on receiving the Charlemagne Prize.
You exemplify true European statesmanship: answering the call when it mattered most and helping Europe emerge stronger.
Your “whatever it takes” commitment showed the euro is irreversible.
#Karlspreis2026
🇪🇺🇮🇳 I met @RBI Governor Malhotra in Basel to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of central banking.
Looking forward to continued good cooperation.
Read the press release https://t.co/uFmnxvTaFg
The latest #Eurobarometer survey shows that support for the euro remains high! 82% of people in the euro area say that they are for the single currency, the euro.
Find out more https://t.co/703I03dqQ9
Today we kept our key interest rates at their current levels.
The war in the Middle East is weighing on the economy, but we are well positioned to cope with the uncertainty it creates.
Read more about our decisions https://t.co/Wr8hSwew97
In Brussels today for the #Eurogroup meeting.
We discussed:
🔹 update on banking union
🔹 cross-border banking consolidation in the 🇪🇺
🔹 the economic impact of the war in the Middle East
A long-stalled reshuffle of senior roles within the European Commission is taking place, thanks to an internal workaround that allows a key official to move from her current post.
https://t.co/SXFSMZZXRc
Delighted to welcome Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, at the @ecb this evening.
She's joining Governing Council members for an informal dinner discussion on Europe's economy.
The global economy is navigating turbulent waters, says President Christine @Lagarde. A predictable and open international economic order remains essential to sustain global trade, investment and shared prosperity.
Read the IMFC statement https://t.co/bQkyQnAeWp
The European Council appoints Boris Vujčić as vice-president of the @ECB's executive board, as of 1 June 2026.
Wondering how the appointment procedure works?
Check here ➡️https://t.co/N4T895ISqT