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Central BanksMediumUpdated•Originally published 21 April 2026•Updated 22 April 2026•

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ECB's Lagarde Highlights Energy Shocks in Berlin Keynote Speech

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Key Facts

1Christine Lagarde delivered a statement as President of the European Central Bank during the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC.

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What changed: Updated the story to focus on Lagarde's keynote speech in Berlin regarding energy shocks instead of the IMF meetings.

ECB President Christine Lagarde delivered a keynote speech in Berlin on April 20, 2026, marking the 75th anniversary of the Association of German Banks. The address focused significantly on the impact of energy shocks and the current state of global energy markets. This follows her recent participation in the IMF meetings in Washington, shifting the narrative toward the specific structural challenges posed by energy volatility. Lagarde emphasized that energy market dynamics remain a critical factor in shaping Eurozone monetary policy and inflation outlooks. She also highlighted the essential role of the German banking sector in financing the economic transition. These remarks underscore the ECB's ongoing vigilance regarding external supply-side risks that could influence price stability targets.