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We are the central bank for the euro, Europe’s single currency. We work to keep prices stable and banks safe.

31/10/2026

21 countries in the euro area = an endless list of cities to explore 🏙️

Did you know 75% of EU citizens live in cities and urban areas? On World Cities Day, we celebrate the role of cities as key centres of economic development, cultural exchange and innovation, by taking you on a journey through the 21 euro area capitals 💛💙

👀 How many did you recognise?

30/10/2026

The leaves are changing colour, the days are getting cosier and our corner of Frankfurt has turned golden 🍁🍂

29/10/2026

The institution is solid, strong, like a rock, and it will continue to be so, says President Lagarde.

Rest assured that the ECB is going to carry on with perfect continuity of business.

29/10/2026

Today we kept our key interest rates at their current levels.

🔹We are well positioned to deal with the very uncertain economic situation

🔹Inflation has gone up again and much higher energy prices are a worry for people and businesses

🔹But the economy keeps growing despite headwinds and many people are in jobs

🤔 Want to learn more about our decisions? Check out our monetary policy statement at a glance https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_october.en.html

29/10/2026

I have just informed my colleagues that I will step down as European Central Bank President on 7 February 2027.

It has been a source of great pride to serve this institution.

I thank all of those who have supported me on this journey over the past seven years.

29/10/2026

🇪🇸🇪🇺 We are deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Urda.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, their families and the people of Spain.

Together with other European institutions, we are flying our flags at half-mast as a sign of remembrance.

Europa llora con vosotros.

29/10/2026

Our Governing Council is meeting today in Frankfurt.

Join our live press conference this afternoon, where President Christine Lagarde explains the monetary policy decisions.

For more details check out the 🔗 below!

28/10/2026

I was deeply saddened to hear about the train crash in Toledo.

My thoughts are with the victims, their families, the first responders and the people of Spain on this dark day.

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