Christine Lagarde
@Lagarde
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President of the @ecb, the central bank for the euro. I manage this account with my team.
Frankfurt am Main
Joined May 2011
Read my speech at the at the European Meeting of the Trilateral Commission: https://t.co/vleAklNA1P
ecb.europa.eu
Europe’s goal should be to foster a virtuous circle in which productive spending raises productivity growth, says President Christine @Lagarde. Higher productivity, in turn, strengthens potential growth. That would put Europe’s social model on a stronger economic footing.
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Dear Paschal, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you during your time as #Eurogroup President over the past years. Wishing you all the best as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer at the World Bank!
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During my recent visit to Florence, I met with content creator @marcelloascani. We covered many topics, including the benefits of the digital euro, a typical day in my life as @ecb President and my advice for young Europeans. Watch the interview https://t.co/Vu9WDGqQzd
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It was great to meet my colleague, Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch, at the House of the Euro in Brussels, where we prepared together for the Eurogroup meeting.
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Back in Brussels for a #Eurogroup meeting, where we discussed: 🔹 macroeconomic and fiscal developments 🔹 euro area challenges 🔹 digital euro I was also happy to meet the new Lithuanian finance minister, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas.
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Pleasure to meet with @EstherLynchs, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation, ahead of the #Eurogroup meeting this afternoon.
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I am honoured to serve as Chair of the Global Economy Meeting (GEM) and Economic Consultative Committee (ECC) at the Bank for International Settlements from May 2026. Press release https://t.co/47sCMHfwxo Further information on the BIS bimonthly meetings https://t.co/mxarS36S1r
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It was a pleasure to welcome @federalreserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson to the ECB today.
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🇧🇬🇪🇺 Earlier this week, I visited Bulgaria – soon to become the 21st country in the euro area. It was a great opportunity to meet with Governor Radev and other colleagues to discuss Bulgaria’s exciting path ahead.
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🇧🇬🇪🇺 Bulgaria is ready to join the euro area, and we at the European Central Bank are thrilled to welcome them to the euro family. 🎥 by Nova TV
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Geopolitical tensions. Digitalisation. Climate risks. Impossible to ignore, crucial to manage. How can banks respond to these challenges and stay resilient? What must supervisors do to help? Join the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision to find out https://t.co/G6wPCEgWyB
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Joining the euro is not just an economic step - it is a reaffirmation of Bulgaria’s place at the heart of Europe. The euro embodies trust, stability, and unity. Excellent meeting with @Lagarde on our shared European future.
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🇧🇬🇪🇺 Dobro utro from Sofia! Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. It’s the outcome of a lot of hard work. Looking forward to Day 2 of my visit!
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On 1 January 2026 Bulgaria will adopt the euro, says President Christine @Lagarde. By joining the euro area, Bulgaria is reaffirming that it is proud, sovereign and European. Read the speech https://t.co/lagdqPUSva
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Follow live from 8:40 CET/9:40 EET as I deliver a keynote speech at the ‘On the Doorstep of the Eurozone’ conference, hosted by the Bulgarian National Bank. Watch here https://t.co/t2beZd6gqP
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Inside Sofia’s beautiful Boyana Church —that holds nearly 8 centuries of history and art. Grateful to share this special place with my dear friend @Lagarde as we reflect on how deeply Europe’s shared values are rooted in our history — and how they continue to inspire our future.
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Delighted to sit down with Nova TV's Nikolay Doynov and reflect on Bulgaria's European journey. Watch here (in Bulgarian) https://t.co/FaQqxkRR3K
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🇧🇬🤝🇪🇺 In less than 60 days Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro. Truly delighted to be in Sofia for a two day visit. Благодаря много, or thank you, Governor Radev for your warm welcome to the Bulgarian National Bank today.
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I am deeply grateful to be recognised on the third annual #TIME100Climate list. At the @ecb, we show that accelerating the clean energy transition is essential for a secure, sustainable and affordable future for Europe, and for safeguarding our price stability mandate.
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