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ECB President Lagarde's speech on Europe’s economic challenges and growth model

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President Lagarde reports 0.4% Q2 2026 growth for the Euro area, driven by resilient domestic demand despite energy shocks, positioning it as the year's primary growth engine.

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Growth: "In 2026 it has continued to grow despite the energy shock, with domestic demand contributing positively to the quarter-on-quarter growth of 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026". Domestic demand is projected to remain the main source of growth for the euro area this year.

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