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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business / 14 Sep 17

ECB Vice President Vitor Constancio remains cautious on future moves

Euro zone growth better but inflation not, says ECB

Business / 24 May 17

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

ECB monetary stance remains appropriate - Praet

Business / 03 Apr 17

Peter Praet, the chief economist at the European Central Bank

ECB policymakers want to stick to plan

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

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

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

Business / 12 Mar 14

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