The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, stated on Saturday that economic growth "is not a lost cause" in Europe, making an appeal for "a vigorous and rapid response" aimed at improving the productivity of eurozone countries. These statements were made in an interview with the French newspaper Ouest-France. Lagarde acknowledged that Europe has talent, good education levels and savings capacity, but warned that these resources are not being mobilized sufficiently. The ECB forecasts growth of 0.9% for the eurozone, according to the information available in the article.
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Growth "is not a lost cause" if Europe has "vigorous and rapid response"
dnoticias.pt13 September 2026 at 00:27
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Lagarde's warning about the need for a rapid response to improve productivity directly affects European citizens, including workers, businesses and investors, as it indicates possible changes in eurozone economic policies. The ECB's 0.9% growth forecast gives readers a perspective on the current state of the European economy and expectations for the coming months.
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