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This briefing paper was prepared ahead of the Monetary Dialogue between the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the European Central Bank (ECB) President on Thursday, 15 February. It provides a summary of key monetary policy developments and decisions taken by the ECB’s Governing Council. This is the last Monetary Dialogue of the 9th legislative term.

This study discusses the ECB’s response to the recent crises, detailing interventions, new tools, and strategy shifts. It evaluates the effects of such crises on inflation expectations and financial stability across major European economies, offering insights into the euro area’s policy dynamics and challenges. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ...

Over the past 25 years, the euro faced various crises, prompting a reassessment of its governance. Concerns arise regarding the ECB's exposure to risk and the necessity of deep reforms for managing growing ecological, financial, and geo-economic risks. Despite initial achievements like the banking union, challenges persist, such as financial instability and economic fragmentation. Policymakers must address these risks through enhanced monetary and macroprudential policies, fiscal coordination, and ...

This paper considers the past, present, and future of the ECB monetary policy. Looking backwards, the ECB has succeeded in navigating through several crises. Looking forward, the paper examines some of the main challenges confronting the ECB in the years ahead with climate change, digitalisation, inequality, sovereign indebtedness, and the completion of Banking Union complicating the pursuit of the price stability primary objective. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU ...

This paper reviews the record of European Central Bank policymaking since the 2010-12 euro crisis in order to develop recommendations on: (1) the ECB’s future monetary policy strategy, (2) its operational framework, and (3) the governance of European Economic and Monetary Union. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 15 February 2024 ...

The euro has proved to be remarkably resilient and is popular with the EU’s citizens. This paper reviews the reasons for this and argues that the euro project is more resilient now due to several institutional changes. It also discusses how the ECB’s monetary policy has evolved over time, its policy stance in recent years and some of the ways in which it may need to change in the future. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on ...

At age 25, the euro has been a historical success, but it has not yet reached an adult stage. The ECB has made much progress and can do more on its own. Its next monetary policy strategy, to be announced in 2025, is an opportunity that should not be missed. Much more is needed from member governments, which are still reluctant to grant the ECB what it needs to become a normal central bank. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee ...

When it comes to the euro, policy makers should not follow the expression: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. A review of the first 25 years of the euro suggests that mistakes were made. Yet, the ECB has also been remarkably adaptable under difficult circumstances. Improvements to the resilience of the euro area are possible. This paper looks back over an eventful quarter century and offer a peak into the euro area’s possible future challenges. This document was provided by the Economic Governance ...

En octobre 2022, la Commission européenne a proposé un règlement en vue de garantir des paiements instantanés en euros abordables et sûrs, conformes aux règles en matière de sanctions et de criminalité financière. Ces nouvelles règles permettraient aux citoyens et aux entreprises de payer les mêmes frais pour les virements instantanés et les virements ordinaires. Un accord politique provisoire conclu entre le Parlement et le Conseil doit être soumis au vote lors de la session plénière de février ...

This document compares the draft 2024 Recommendation for the economic policy of the Euro Area proposed by the European Commission on 21 November 2023 with the 2023 Euro Area Recommendation approved by the Council (ECOFIN) on 16 January 2023.