A mobilising deadline for seizing "Europe's moment"
14 May 2025 · François Villeroy de Galhau , Governor of the Banque de France (France)
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FV 14 May 2025 · François Villeroy de Galhau Wiki · Banque de France Wiki A mobilising deadline for seizing "Europe's moment" Context Hearing of François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, before the National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee, Paris, 14 May 2025.
Why it matters The French governor calls the US tariff shock a moment for Europe to invest in innovation and integrate finance.
Problems raised US tariffs remain penalising and unpredictable. A 10% baseline tariff is unprecedented. Uncertainty fuels a wait-and-see attitude. Solutions proposed Seize Europe's moment to act. Invest in disruptive innovation like AI. Build European financial muscle. Read full speech on bis.org ↗ More from François Villeroy de Galhau · Banque de France · all speeches
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