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The ECB is meeting earlier than usual so policymakers can attend the IMF's spring meeting in Washington this week

ECB's Draghi warns of 'risks' to euro zone growth

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi today warned of risks weighing on growth in the euro zone, describing current economic indicators as "weak".

Business • 10 Apr 19

ECB chief economist Peter Praet insist there must be a 'monetary policy case' for tiering beyond concern for banks' bottom lines

ECB 'concerned' at impact of negative rates on banks

European Central Bank policymakers worry that long-term low interest rates are harming euro zone lenders, minutes of a March meeting released today showed.

Business • 04 Apr 19

Professor Lane's name was the only one put forward for the ECB role

Euro zone ministers nominate Lane for ECB economist job

Euro zone finance ministers have nominated Ireland's Central Bank Governor Philip Lane to be the next chief economist of the European Central Bank, according to euro zone officials.

Business • 12 Feb 19

Paschal Donohoe said Professor Lane's outstanding economic, financial and policy making record ideally position him to take a seat at the Executive Board of the ECB

Central Bank Governor nominated for ECB economics job

The Minister for Finance has decided to nominate Central Bank Governor Philip Lane as a candidate to replace the European Central Bank's chief economist Peter Praet.

Business • 21 Jan 19

Central Bank Governor Philip Lane has been frequently cited as a likely candidate for the next available vacancy at the ECB

Austria drops demand for ECB job in boost to Lane

Austria has dropped its plan to propose a new member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board as it does not see a suitable spot amid the impending reshuffle of European positions, Bloomberg reports.

Business • 11 Jan 19

ECB chief economist Peter Praet says that by 2070 there will be just two workers for each pensioner in the euro zone

ECB warns EU must adapt to ageing populations

European governments must make changes now to cushion the effects of an ageing population or risk grave economic harm, a top European Central Bank official said today.

Business • 17 Oct 18

European Central Bank chief economist Peter Praet suggests the ECB is happy with the rise in euro zone inflation

ECB to debate next week whether to end QE this year

The European Central Bank will debate next week whether to end bond purchases later this year, the bank's chief economist has said.

Business • 07 Jun 18

Inflation might take longer to rise back to its near 2% target, the ECB's chief economist Peter Praet has said

Gauge of long-term euro zone inflation falls

A key market gauge of long-term inflation expectations in the euro zone area fell to its lowest level since November, new figures show today.

Business • 16 Mar 18

ECB President Mario Draghi has argued that inflation was not yet on a sustained path, requiring patience

ECB to end bond buys only when inflation is sustainable

The European Central Bank needs further evidence that inflation is rising towards its target and will end asset buys only when it is satisfied that price growth is on a sustained path towards its objective, two of the ECB's top officials said today.

Business • 14 Mar 18

ECB president Mario Draghi has poured cold water on German hopes for a quick exit from years of easy monetary policy

Draghi pledges low rates as Germany calls for change

The head of the European Central Bank has defended a pledge to keep interest rates at rock bottom, batting back German calls for a speedy exit from years of easy money in the euro zone.

Business • 13 Oct 17

ECB's chief economist Peter Praet repeats his call for a 'steady hand'

ECB's chief economist calls for 'steady hand' on policy

The European Central Bank's chief economist has renewed his call for a "steady hand" in conducting the ECB's ultra-easy monetary policy despite a positive growth outlook.

Business • 14 Sep 17

ECB Vice President Vitor Constancio remains cautious on future moves

Euro zone growth better but inflation not, says ECB

Euro zone growth may be improving and European Central Bank policy will reflect this but inflation remains weak and needs to show a convincing upward trend before stimulus is removed.

Business • 24 May 17

ECB chief economist Peter Praet says bank's inflation stance is 'appropriate'

ECB monetary stance remains appropriate - Praet

The European Central Bank's current monetary policy remains appropriate, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said in an interview in Spanish newspaper Expansion published today.

Business • 03 Apr 17

Peter Praet, the chief economist at the European Central Bank

ECB policymakers want to stick to plan

The European Central Bank needs to stick to its already laid out policy path, several policymakers have argued today.

Business • 30 Mar 17

More signals today that the ECB's ultra-loose monetary policy will not be scaled back any time soon

ECB rate setters play down recovery

Europe's economic recovery may be picking up speed but underlying inflation remains weak, European Central Bank rate setters said today.

Business • 23 Feb 17

Governments also need to do their part to stimulate the euro zone economy - ECB's Praet

ECB will keep easy policy for as long as necessary

The ECB will keep monetary policy easy for as long as necessary in light of risks such as slower growth in emerging economies, its chief economist said in an interview with a Belgian newspaper.

Business • 21 Dec 15

ECB's chief economist Peter Praet says bank will act on rates when necessary

ECB board member defends stance on rates

The European Central Bank today defended its decision to hold interest rates steady this month.

Business • 12 Mar 14

Peter Praet