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News European Central Bank
ECB selects motifs for future euro banknotes

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has selected motifs to illustrate the two possible themes for future euro banknotes. “European culture” focuses on shared cultural spaces and prominent Europeans. “Rivers and birds” focuses on the resilience and diversity of the natural world, complemented by the European institutions.

31st of January 2025
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Report Financial markets
The Oversight of Financial Market infrastructures – Report 2023 14th of November 2024
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Speech Economy
Short-term and long-term yields: a diverging perspective? 31st of January 2025
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For a high speed and safe journey into the financial future 28th of January 2025
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Help and support for company directors

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Design and manufacture of banknote paper and banknotes

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Eco Notepad 4th of February 2025
Economy

Spillovers from Fed monetary policy to that of the ECB: the role of inflation “news”

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ABC de l’économie

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Report 24th of July 2024
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Banque de France Annual Report 2023

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Monetary strategy
Monetary strategy

3-minute guide to monetary strategy

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Climate change

What is the Banque de France doing to combat global warming?

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Banknotes

The Banque de France is a key player in the cash industry and works with its customers to modernise the sector
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Climate

The Bank supports and adds to collective initiatives to combat global warming
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Speeches by the Governor

François Villeroy de Galhau – Interventions

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Upcoming events

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19th of June 2025
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Seminar IBFI
Webinar on CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) Retail component
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10th of February 2025
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Conference Banque de France
Celebrating Michel Juillard's Career and 30 Years of Dynare
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11th of February 2025
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Seminar IBFI
International relations webinar
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