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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde addresses the media during a press conference  in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday 30 April 2026.

Video. ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years

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The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years.

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