The energy shock: where we stand and what we need to know
· Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (Euro area (EU))
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CL · Christine Lagarde Wiki · European Central Bank WikiThe energy shock: where we stand and what we need to knowContextKeynote speech by Christine Lagarde at the annual reception of the Association of German Banks, marking its 75th anniversary.
Why it mattersThe ECB President's assessment of the energy shock, with clear guidance on how governments should design support.
Problems raised- Europe faces more uncertainty than at any point in decades.
- An energy shock pushes inflation up.
- Broad energy subsidies blur price signals and strain budgets.
Solutions proposed- Calibrate monetary policy on what the data show.
- Make fiscal support temporary, targeted and price-signal friendly.
- Return inflation to 2% over the medium term.
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