ECB Governing Council member Dolenc said the bank’s current monetary policy stance and interest-rate level give policymakers sufficient flexibility to address a range of future shocks. He said future policy action will depend on inflation expectations and the evolution of related risks. Speaking in Ljubljana, Dolenc flagged geostrategic risks and elevated energy prices as key uncertainties that are translating into persistent inflationary pressure.

2026-10-07

ECB Governing Council member Dolenc said the bank’s current monetary policy stance and interest-rate level give policymakers sufficient flexibility to address a range of future shocks. He said future policy action will depend on inflation expectations and the evolution of related risks. Speaking in Ljubljana, Dolenc flagged geostrategic risks and elevated energy prices as key uncertainties that are translating into persistent inflationary pressure.