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Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

· Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (Euro area (EU))

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· Christine Lagarde Wiki · European Central Bank WikiHearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

ContextStatement by Christine Lagarde before the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, as part of the regular Monetary Dialogue.

Why it mattersThe ECB President tells MEPs why people feel inflation is higher than measured, and what financial literacy can change.

Problems raised
  1. People perceive inflation as higher than measured.
  2. Uncertainty and media coverage amplify these perceptions.
  3. Low financial literacy distorts views of prices.
Solutions proposed
  1. Improve financial literacy.
  2. Help people make informed financial choices.
  3. Communicate clearly about inflation.
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