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Euro Matters – the European Central Bank Podcast

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This is Euro Matters – the podcast where we unpack the stories, ideas and decisions shaping Europe’s economy.

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We bring you fresh perspectives from the people at the heart of it all – from economists and policymakers to researchers and innovators – and answer the questions that truly matter to you.

Our hosts, Paul Gordon, Stefania Secola and Catherine Steer dive into the latest developments across the euro area, breaking down complex topics in a clear and accessible way.

New episodes drop every first and third Tuesday of each month.

Please note: the views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

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  1. Financing the AI boom – In Conversation with Imène Rahmouni-Rousseau

    · 21 min

    The AI boom needs funding. In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with Imène Rahmouni-Rousseau, head of ECB Market Operations, about how big tech is financing the boom, why these firms are borrowing in the…

  2. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 29 October 2026

    · 14 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our two percent target in the medium term. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The…

  3. Don’t click that link – scams on the rise

    · 14 min

    A listener sent us an alarming email that appeared to come from the ECB. It looked official. It wasn’t. Our host Catherine follows the trail of this email and speaks to an expert to uncover how fraudsters exploit…

  4. Is Europe falling behind? – In Conversation with Paul Krugman

    · 25 min

    We often hear that Europe is falling behind. But is it really that simple? Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman argues that the situation is more nuanced. In the latest episode of Euro Matters, he talks to host Stefania…

  5. What 25 years in central banking teach you – In Conversation with Boris Vujčić

    · 27 min

    He’s spent over two decades in central banking, helped lead Croatia into the euro area and is now the ECB’s Vice-President. In this episode of In Conversation, Boris Vujčić joins our host Stefania Secola to reflect on…

  6. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 10 September 2026

    · 17 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our two percent target. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also…

  7. Is my money safe?

    · 22 min

    Salaries, savings, spending – we trust our banks to handle it all. But how do we know our money is really safe? In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Catherine and François discuss how supervisors keep a close watch…

  8. Keeping your money safe – In Conversation with Sharon Donnery

    · 21 min

    What could wars and cyberattacks mean for your savings? In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery about some of the biggest risks facing European banks. They…

  9. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 23 July 2026

    · 15 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  10. Ask the ECB Forum: AI, money and euro adoption

    · 12 min

    Why can’t we just print more money? What’s one thing everyone should know about finance? Can universities prepare us for an AI-driven future? And what makes countries want to adopt the euro? These questions came from…

  11. AI and your future – In Conversation with OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji

    · 37 min

    What does AI mean for your job, our economy and Europe’s future? In this episode of Euro Matters, Stefania Secola speaks to Ronnie Chatterji – Chief Economist at OpenAI – about AI adoption, productivity and…

  12. Price stability in challenging times

    · 1 h 00 min

    At this year’s ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, President Christine Lagarde sat down with central bank heads from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. They discussed how they are fighting…

  13. Money stress? What can I actually do about it?

    · 20 min

    Life is getting more expensive – but what can we actually do when our wallets feel the squeeze? In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Emilie Bellet – founder of financial empowerment community Vestpod and host of the…

  14. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 11 June 2026

    · 18 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  15. When shocks collide: AI, war and financial stability – In Conversation with John Fell

    · 23 min

    War in the Middle East, soaring energy prices and upside risks to inflation are clouding the financial stability outlook for the euro area. How resilient are banks and markets? Are investors underestimating…

  16. Why is my life so expensive?

    · 17 min

    Catherine’s favourite falafel wrap went from €5 to €7 – and it sent her down a rabbit hole. Join our host as she explores a simple question: why do prices seem to be going up all the time? Along the way, you’ll uncover…

  17. Bulgaria’s euro changeover: what happened to prices? With Christine Gartner and Ginevra Aguiari

    · 22 min

    Did prices rise when Bulgaria adopted the euro? Or were fears of inflation misplaced? The numbers tell a clear story. Christine Gartner and Ginevra Aguiari talk about what really happened to prices and inflation in…

  18. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 30 April 2026

    · 16 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  19. Will AI steal my job?

    · 9:52

    AI is everywhere, but does it automatically put your job at risk? In this episode of What the Euro?!, our host Catherine speaks to Laura – ECB economist specialising in AI and the labour market – to separate fact from…

  20. The economic fallout of tariffs and war: In Conversation with Christiane Nickel

    · 21 min

    Tariffs are the highest in a century and the war in Iran has triggered a fresh energy shock. Christiane Nickel explains how uncertainty caused by trade policy and war is affecting euro area growth and inflation.…

  21. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 19 March 2026

    · 17 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  22. What’s up with cash?

    · 13 min

    Are we really watching cash disappear, or is that just what people on TikTok say? In this episode of What the Euro?!, our host Catherine digs into the real story behind cash. To find out everything you need to know,…

  23. Take control of your financial future: In Conversation with Christine Lagarde

    · 12 min

    Our podcast has a new name – welcome to Euro Matters! In the first episode of our In Conversation series, President Christine Lagarde shares her own path to financial knowledge and explains why knowing about money…

  24. How safe is your bank? Risks, resilience and the road ahead

    · 15 min

    How safe are our banks in the euro area? The world around us is changing – geopolitical tensions , AI and climate change can all pose risks to banks. So how can banks best manage their risks? What are supervisors…

  25. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 5 February 2026

    · 14 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  26. Spilling the beans on food inflation: what’s driving price changes?

    · 24 min

    How much do you spend on food every month? Food is one expense we simply can’t go without – we all need to eat, after all! But you may have noticed that your morning eggs, lunchtime sandwich, or favourite late-night…

  27. Love at second sight? Hopes and fears when joining the euro area

    · 29 min

    The euro family is growing. Bulgaria is gearing up to adopt the euro. But what hopes and fears come with the transition? And were there similar feelings in other countries? To explore these questions, our podcast team…

  28. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 18 December 2025

    · 15 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  29. The rise of AI, stablecoins and private markets: how stable is the financial system?

    · 22 min

    When it comes to the risks to financial stability, things seem to have settled down a bit. But with trade tensions, an unpredictable US economic policy, geopolitical issues, a potential AI bubble and the rise of…

  30. Like cash, but digital: the facts behind the digital euro

    · 31 min

    Our payment habits are changing. With digital payments on the rise, we need to preserve people’s freedom to choose how to pay: there’s cash, card, online transfers – and soon, we could have a digital euro. But what is…

  31. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 30 October 2025

    · 14 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  32. Climate at a crossroads: the need to act now

    · 35 min

    The verdict on climate change is bleaker than ever before. The remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5°C is rapidly shrinking – equivalent to just three years of emissions at current rates. What is the…

  33. Supervision, simplified

    · 20 min

    Banks are the backbone of our economy. In a rapidly changing environment, they need to adapt and stay competitive to keep providing funding to people and businesses. But so does ECB Banking Supervision. What are we…

  34. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 11 September 2025

    · 14 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop •…

  35. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 24 July 2025

    · 13 min

    Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 24 July 2025 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2025/html/mopo_statement_explained_july.en.html Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy…

  36. Ask the ECB Forum: defence, tariffs and AI – insights from top experts

    · 22 min

    Can an increase in defence spending affect investments in green energy and digital infrastructure? What do US tariff threats mean for the ECB? How does the ECB support smaller countries in the Eurosystem? And is AI an…

  37. Challenges and opportunities: what lies ahead for the world economy?

    · 21 min

    Tariffs and geopolitical conflicts have created uncertainty around the world. But how does the new trade environment affect inflation and the economy? How can central banks adapt? And what is the potential impact on…

  38. Price Stability in Times of Change

    · 1 h 01 min

    President Christine Lagarde sat down with central bank heads from the United States, hte United Kindgdom, South Korea, and Japan at this year's ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. They discuss the steps…

  39. Adapting to change: Ensuring price stability in a new geopolitical era

    · 19 min

    How does geopolitical uncertainty affect inflation? How do we keep monetary policy fit for purpose in a rapidly changing world? And what are the main topics at this year’s ECB Forum in Sintra, Portugal? In the first…

  40. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 5 June 2025

    · 18 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement…

  41. Trade, tensions, tariffs... and a whole world of uncertainty

    · 18 min

    We live in an increasingly uncertain world. But what are the economic and financial implications of such turbulent times? What does it mean for Europe’s banking and non-bank sectors, companies, households, and…

  42. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 17 April 2025

    · 15 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement…

  43. AI: economic game changer or job taker?

    · 24 min

    Will AI take our jobs? Does AI boost economic productivity? Is it a choice of going green or going digital? Our host Paul Gordon talks to ECB colleagues António Dias da Silva, Guzmán González-Torres Fernández and…

  44. Mind the gap: gender and financial literacy

    · 27 min

    We need financial literacy to make good financial decisions. But did you know that half of Europeans have low financial literacy levels, and that 60% of them are women? Our host Stefania Secola talks to Annamaria…

  45. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 6 March 2025

    · 16 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement…

  46. You ask, we answer: careers, inflation and cooperation

    · 30 min

    Your questions answered: whether it’s about careers at the ECB, how our work affects people and businesses, or how we plan to tackle global challenges, we tackle listeners’ questions in this #AskECB episode of The ECB…

  47. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 30 January 2025

    · 14 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement…

  48. Nice talking to you: highlights from 100 episodes

    · 20 min

    We’ve reached 100 episodes of The ECB Podcast! Our hosts Stefania Secola and Paul Gordon reflect on their favourite episodes and welcome two special guests to the show. The views expressed are those of the speakers…

  49. Tariffs, tensions and tackling inflation: the road ahead

    · 18 min

    What impact do global events have on our economy? And how has the ECB’s monetary policy shifted? As 2024 comes to an end, our host Paul Gordon discusses these questions and more with Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.…

  50. President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 12 December 2024

    · 16 min

    Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement…

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