Central Banks

ECB Calls for Urgent Action From EU Leaders to Unlock Growth

Christine Lagarde

Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg

The European Central Bank told EU leaders to take “urgent collective action” to strengthen the economy, outlining five key measures to consider ahead of an upcoming summit.

In a letter seen by Bloomberg, the ECB called for a savings and investment union, a digital euro, a deepening of the single market, policies to foster innovation, and simpler legislation. It also explained why each of the proposals is necessary and identified concrete steps to pursue.