Interview with European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane

Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank, digs into the eurozone's steady economic outlook amid potential pitfalls. He discusses the resilience of labor markets in the face of tariffs and how global trade shifts, particularly with China, reshape supply chains. Lane emphasizes the need for reforms to counter stagnant growth, highlighting disparities between countries like Germany and Spain. He also explores the implications of U.S. fiscal policy and the emerging digital euro, stressing the importance of geopolitical stability for economic security.