[On AI:] We can play our part. Are we going to try to catch up with the likes of the three big guys in the US or the many other guys in China? Probably not.
Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank
While [payments companies like Visa and Mastercard] are private operators, they are subject to jurisdictions outside Europe. In order to be the master of your own destiny, you need to be able to switch and switch off yourself.
Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank
If growth is up... we will see where that is coming from and how much that fuels inflation eventually. But we have to look at all components.
Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank
In relation to stablecoins, there is no hostility. But I think they play a different role than the digital euro.
Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank