Media
Clear and effective communication is very important to us
Clear and effective communication is very important to us. Our monetary policy becomes more effective when our decisions are better understood. The media play an important role in this process and help keep us accountable to the European public. Among other things, journalists join our press conferences, interview policymakers and report on speeches and publications.
Press releases
Our press releases cover a wide range of topics. They announce ECB decisions and new data.
Press releasesPress conferences
After monetary policy meetings, ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the decisions taken and answers questions from journalists. These flagship events, which are also webcast live, give insights into the Governing Council’s thinking.
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Monetary policy decisions
We take decisions on monetary policy every six weeks, determining what should be done to keep inflation at 2%. You can find the latest decisions here at 14:15 CET on the day of each Governing Council monetary policy meeting.
Monetary policy decisionsThe ECB Blog
Our blog offers policymakers’ perspectives on recent decisions and trends related to the euro area economy and beyond. Articles are based on ECB analysis and research.
The ECB BlogSpeeches
Executive Board members frequently give speeches in locations across Europe and the world to help you understand our policies and decisions. They also address other topics related to central banking, the financial system and the wider economy.
SpeechesInterviews
Media interviews allow journalists to pose questions directly to Executive Board members. We publish transcripts of these exchanges.
InterviewsGet in touch
If you are a journalist and would like to talk to us, you can get in touch with one of our press officers. We also organise journalist seminars, which provide detailed information on how the ECB works.
Other resources
Executive Board communications guidelines
Read the principles the ECB Executive Board has agreed on for communicating with the public. Our policymakers value clear, effective and timely communications.
Guiding principlesCalendars
Click here for information including dates of our future press conferences, statistical releases and tender operations.
Calendars