Source: European Commission (video statements)
Spain and Portugal joined the European Union in 1986.
For 40 years, they’ve enriched Europe through culture, creativity and innovation.
A shared history. A stronger Europe together.
#EU40 #EUEnlargement #Spain #Portugal #EuropeanUnion #Culture #Creativity #Innovation
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
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Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
While official statistics compiled by government agencies are still considered the most reliable, policymakers are increasingly using private data to get around their limitations. Claudia Sahm is a former principal economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and has studied the growing role of alternative data in monetary policy. In this podcast, Sahm says the immediacy and granularity of private company data should serve as a complement to traditional data, not as a substitute.
Transcript (https://traffic.libsyn.com/imfpodcast/Claudia_Sahm-transcript-IMF_Podcast.pdf) : https://bit.ly/3MH31X6
Read the article at IMF.org/fandd
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Price stability is the main goal for central banks, and monetary policy is how they achieve it. However, societies are always in flux, and central bankers who pay close attention to emerging trends are more likely to make better policy decisions. Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee has expanded the scope of research to include structural issues like population aging to better understand the changing dynamics of Korea’s economy. Before becoming Governor in 2022, Mr. Rhee held several senior roles in global financial institutions, including the IMF, where he led the Asia and Pacific Department.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 1 January 2026, Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Over the next 6 months, we’ll work closely on the priorities of Cyprus’ EU Presidency:
• Autonomy through Security, Defence Readiness and Preparedness
• Autonomy through Competitiveness
• Open to the World, Autonomous
• An Autonomous Union of Values that Leaves No One Behind
• A long-term budget for an Autonomous Union
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Spain and Portugal joined the European Union in 1986.
For 40 years, they’ve enriched Europe through culture, creativity and innovation.
A shared history. A stronger Europe together.
#EU40 #EUEnlargement #Spain #Portugal #EuropeanUnion #Culture #Creativity #Innovation
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
NEW YEAR MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
As we approach the New Year, the Journal Office is taking a look back at 2025 in the House of Lords.
The Journal is the formal and authoritative summary record of the proceedings of the House of Lords. Each Journal contains the attendance, minutes (including voting lists) and papers, along with some committee reports, for every day the House sat during a parliamentary session.
➡ Find out more about the Lords at https://parliament.uk/business/lords/
#HouseOfLords #UKParliament #NewYear
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Illumination of the ECB headquarter in Frankfurt with President Christine Lagarde’s message welcoming Bulgaria to the euro area.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
A look back at the year and the people who make Parliament happen.
