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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Christine Lagarde: “I intend to complete my mandate, the markets are attentive”

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, confirmed her intention to complete her term in office until October 2027, amid rising inflation concerns and speculation about her potential early resignation.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lagarde: AI does not yet bring a wave of layoffs - Digital euro ready by the end of the term

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that artificial intelligence has not yet led to massive layoffs in the Eurozone, while also emphasizing the importance of completing projects like the digital euro during her term.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Controversial Project: The Euro Becomes Digital

The European Central Bank plans to launch a controversial digital Euro by 2029, amidst diverse opinions and the support from unexpected political figures.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: A Celebration of Return for EHXAE

The stock of EHXAE has had eleven upward closures in the last twelve sessions, gaining at least 12% during that time.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The ECB approved the appointment of Vucic as its new Vice-President

The European Central Bank has approved the appointment of Boris Vucic as its new Vice-President for an eight-year term starting in June.

Feb 25 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Four Years of War: Long-Term Inflation

Despite a decrease in the official inflation rate, energy and food prices remain significantly higher than before the Ukraine war, highlighting a disparity in perceptions and measures of inflation.

Feb 25 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

European inflation reaches lowest level in five years

Inflation in the Eurozone fell to 1.7% in January, the lowest in nearly five years, largely due to decreasing energy prices.

Feb 25 • 11:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

In January, inflation in the eurozone was the lowest in five years

In January, the eurozone recorded an inflation rate of only 1.7%, marking the lowest price increase in five years.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lagarde reaffirms her commitment to the ECB and rules out early resignation

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, asserts her intention to serve her full term until October 2027 and warns about potential economic risks due to new U.S. tariffs.

Feb 22 • 17:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ECB President Christine Lagarde: Always the First, Now Also in Resignation?

Speculation arises that ECB President Christine Lagarde may resign early, potentially due to the upcoming French presidential elections and the threat of an extremist party victory.

Feb 22 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new record of state debt and what Epstein had in his archive: "Spain depends on the kindness of foreigners"

This article discusses Spain's increasing state debt and its reliance on foreign investors as highlighted by connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 22 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sree Kochugovindan (Aberdeen): "It makes sense for Lagarde to resign before her term ends"

Sree Kochugovindan believes that Christine Lagarde's premature resignation from the ECB presidency could stabilize investor sentiment amidst geopolitical and electoral uncertainties.

Feb 21 • 04:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Commission will propose a reform of the electricity market, with no plans to abolish emission quotas

The European Commission is set to introduce reform proposals regarding the electricity market in March, amidst debates around high energy prices in Europe influenced by carbon emission quotas.

Feb 20 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Lagarde promised to remain president of the ECB until the end of her term

Christine Lagarde has confirmed her intention to serve as president of the European Central Bank until her term ends in 2027, despite media rumors of her early departure.

Feb 20 • 12:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Growth of business activity in the eurozone in February exceeded expectations

Business activity in the eurozone showed stronger than expected growth in February.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What is the business support for the euro? Surprising research results

A recent study reveals a significant drop in business support for the euro among medium and large companies in Poland, raising questions about the country's potential entry into the eurozone.

Feb 20 • 03:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Evening: News from February 18, 2026

A cyberattack disrupted the Deutsche Bahn's app and website, while reports reveal the transfer of German jihadists to Iraq and speculation arises about an early resignation of ECB president Christine Lagarde.

Feb 18 • 17:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

ECB President Christine Lagarde is expected to resign before the end of Emmanuel Macron's term

Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, is reportedly considering resigning before her term ends in 2027 to allow French President Emmanuel Macron to be involved in selecting her successor.

Feb 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Lagarde Considers Leaving the Head of the European Central Bank

Christine Lagarde is contemplating stepping down as the President of the European Central Bank due to an unidentified constraint.

Feb 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Lagarde Plans to Leave ECB Before French Elections

Christine Lagarde is reportedly considering stepping down from her role as President of the European Central Bank ahead of the upcoming French elections.

Feb 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"She will leave before the end of her term". Financial Times revelations about Christine Lagarde

According to the Financial Times, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, is set to leave her position before her term officially ends in April 2027, allowing French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to select her successor.

Feb 18 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mission of the Deputy Minister of Macedonia and Thrace in Sofia: Favorable ground for additional Greek investments in Bulgaria

The entry of Bulgaria into the Eurozone is fostering better prospects for Greek investments in the country, alongside increasing Bulgarian interest in investing in Greece, according to recent statements during an official mission.

Feb 17 • 16:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

European Central Bank: Showdown Over Eurobonds

The European Central Bank is at the center of a dispute regarding Eurobonds, as candidates for the ECB presidency may have differing views on the issue amidst tensions between Germany and France.

Feb 17 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA on inflation: Another sad first for the country

SYRIZA criticized the Greek government's handling of inflation, highlighting a projected inflation rate of 2.9% for 2025 as the highest in the Eurozone.

Feb 16 • 18:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

With pressures from Trump and Putin, is Sweden joining the euro for protection?

Sweden, which has so far resisted joining the eurozone, is reconsidering its stance amid geopolitical pressures from Trump and Putin.

Feb 16 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Euro Central Bank: The ECB is Overextending Itself

The article discusses the European Central Bank's (ECB) overreach into areas beyond its mandate, warning that this could have dangerous implications as inflation stabilizes.

Feb 15 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How Lagarde Strengthens the Euro's Weight and the ECB's Global Role

The European Central Bank aims to enhance the euro's standing against major global currencies, starting with the dollar, by providing liquidity to central banks outside the Eurozone.

Feb 15 • 07:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Economic Growth Last Year Was One of the Weakest in 25 Years, Neighbors are Pulling Ahead

Slovakia's GDP growth last year was a mere 0.8%, significantly lower than the Eurozone average, with neighboring countries experiencing much faster growth rates.

Feb 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy Thaw: Curbed Inflation Fuels Hope for Interest Rate Cuts in the East

In Eastern Central Europe, higher interest rates than in the Eurozone are showing signs of decline, raising hopes for potential rate cuts by 2026.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Eurozone goods export grew by 3.4% year-on-year in December 2025, while imports grew by 4.2%.

In December 2025, eurozone goods exports rose by 3.4% year-on-year, while imports increased by 4.2% leading to a trade surplus that was lower than the previous year's.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cyprus has the strongest growth in the Eurozone

Cyprus recorded a 4.5% GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, significantly surpassing the Eurozone average of 1.3%.

Feb 13 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ECB: Identifying Risks in the Interconnection of Banks and NBFI

The European Central Bank (ECB) has identified vulnerabilities in the interconnection between banks and non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFI), although they currently do not pose significant risks to financial stability.

Feb 13 • 08:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Inflation: Why it hits Greece harder

Inflation rates in Greece have risen significantly, surpassing the European Central Bank's target, leading to increased pressure on poorer households.

Feb 13 • 04:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Economic Report: Europeans Need Growth, Not Competitiveness

The article argues that European economies require growth rather than a focus on competitiveness, as illustrated by low potential growth rates in the Eurozone.

Feb 12 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Goldman Sachs: How it evaluates the renewed 'story' of the Greek banks

Goldman Sachs has made significant revisions to its valuations of Greek banks, indicating an entering phase of profitability.

Feb 12 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland's economy is booming. Is the economic miracle based on maintaining the 'golden' zloty?

Poland's government sees no immediate reason to accelerate joining the Eurozone as its economy grows significantly faster than most countries using the shared currency, and retaining its own currency grants more flexibility.

Feb 10 • 19:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ECB Study: Interest Rate Cuts Could Mitigate Tariff Effects

A study by the European Central Bank suggests that reducing interest rates could counterbalance the economic impact of U.S. tariffs imposed on European exports.

Feb 10 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What Changes in the ECB with the Resignation of the French Central Banker

The resignation of François Villeroy de Galhau as a member of the ECB Board surprises Paris and Frankfurt, highlighting the political implications ahead of France's presidential elections.

Feb 10 • 08:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Eurozone ministers will evaluate the creation of euro stablecoins and more debt issuance

Eurozone finance ministers will discuss enhancing the global role of the euro and strengthening Europe's economic security through the issuance of euro-denominated stablecoins and increased joint EU debt on February 16.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

EKT: How Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone 'reshuffles the cards' at the ECB

The article discusses the implications of Bulgaria joining the Eurozone on the ECB's capital and how it alters decision-making processes and voting rights within its Governing Council.

Feb 6 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Madis Müller: The competition offered by Chinese manufacturers is becoming increasingly intense

Madis Müller discusses the growing competition from Chinese manufacturers as imports from China to the Eurozone have increased by more than a third in the last two years, benefiting consumers and companies with lower production costs.

Feb 6 • 08:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The ECB is getting quite comfortable in its Good Place

The inflation rate in the Eurozone dropped to 1.7 percent in January, and ING's chief economist Carsten Brzeski sees no reason for a rate cut at this time.

Feb 5 • 17:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Lagarde: International uncertainty is a key risk factor for the eurozone

Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, identified international uncertainty as a significant risk factor for economic activity in the eurozone.

Feb 5 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

The European Central Bank maintains the interest rate at two percent

The European Central Bank has decided to keep the interest rate at two percent for the fifth consecutive time amid declining inflation and record-low unemployment in the eurozone.

Feb 5 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The European Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady

During its Thursday meeting, the European Central Bank decided to maintain its interest rates, emphasizing the need to return inflation to the 2% target.

Feb 5 • 13:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Monetary Policy: Key Interest Rate Remains Constant

The European Central Bank has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 2.0 percent due to decreasing inflation in the Eurozone.

Feb 5 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The ECB keeps rates unchanged and buys time in a weak growth scenario

The European Central Bank maintained interest rates during its recent meeting in Frankfurt, keeping key rates steady amid a backdrop of weak economic growth.

Feb 5 • 13:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Key Interest Rate Stagnation: Why the ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged

The European Central Bank has decided to maintain the key interest rate for the Eurozone at 2.0 percent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change, raising questions about implications for savers and borrowers.

Feb 5 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The ECB keeps rates unchanged at 2% for the fifth consecutive time

The European Central Bank has maintained interest rates at 2% for the fifth consecutive meeting, as analysts await insights from Christine Lagarde on future monetary policy amid eurozone inflation at 1.7%.

Feb 5 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

National Bank: Over 4 billion euros in offers for AT1 bond

The National Bank aims to raise up to 500 million euros through its first Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond issuance, which has already attracted over 4 billion euros in offers.

Feb 5 • 11:11 UTC

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