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European Central Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for Europe's single currency, the euro. The ECB's main task is to maintain the euro's purchasing power and thus price stability in the euro area. The euro area comprises the 21 European Union countries that have introduced the euro since 1999.

Episodes

Is Europe falling behind? - In Conversation with Paul Krugman

06 Oct 2026AI processed

Europe’s economic vitality remains strong despite persistent narratives of decline, as the continent maintains high levels of prosperity and technological sophistication comparable to the United States. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman emphasizes that while Europe lacks a centralized "Silicon Valley" and suff...

Live - ECB Governing Council Press Conference - 10 September 2026

10 Sep 2026

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