Discussing and eventually modifying the European economic rules is not a taboo, but it must be done through adequate procedures and tools. A week ago the Commission has published a communication on the matter and this week in Strasbourg we have started the debate: we have before us an extraordinary opportunity to create the conditions…
Addressing the Plenary Session in Strasbourg I have confirmed the support of the European Parliament for the monetary policy implemented up to the present day by the European Central Bank. I have nonetheless highlighted what I had already expressed last week during the hearing of President Lagarde in the ECON Committee: it is time for…
This morning I have chaired the hearing of ECB President Christine Lagarde. I am extremely satisfied of the meeting, as we have touched upon some very important issues. First, it has been important to reflect upon the fundamental role played by the ECB in the past years to preserve the monetary union, to contrast the…