Villeroy de Galhau reflects on Banque de France tenure and future challenges
François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France, announced his departure in June 2026 to lead the Apprentis d'Auteuil foundation.
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan presented the first Inflation Report of 2026, affirming a tight monetary policy stance.
Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, stated that Bulgaria's membership of the euro area marks a new phase of shared responsibility.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Kazuyuki Masu outlined the key factors shaping Japan's economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in a speech on February 6. He detailed the impact of US tariff policy, persistent inflation drivers, and the implications of real and neutral interest rates.
Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá highlighted the critical role of institutional quality for economic growth and social welfare at the VI Observatorio de las Finanzas on February 17, 2026.
François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France, announced his departure in June 2026 to lead the Apprentis d'Auteuil foundation.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman highlighted a significant migration of mortgage origination and servicing out of the banking sector.
ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized Europe's need for strategic autonomy amid rising geoeconomic fragmentation at the Munich Security Conference.
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill stated that the disinflation process in the UK is on course towards the 2 percent target.
Riksbank Deputy Governor Per Jansson stressed the increasing importance of independent central bank forward guidance in a speech on February 13, 2026.
ECB Executive Board Member Philip R. Lane congratulated Bulgaria on its smooth euro adoption, highlighting the benefits of monetary union while outlining common and country-specific policy challenges.
Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache, in her annual address, discussed the dual nature of current global economic challenges and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.