This is Euro Matters – the podcast where we unpack the stories, ideas and decisions shaping Europe’s economy.
We bring you fresh perspectives from the people at the heart of it all – from economists and policymakers to researchers and innovators – and answer the questions that truly matter to you.
Our hosts, Paul Gordon, Stefania Secola and Catherine Steer dive into the latest developments across the euro area, breaking down complex topics in a clear and accessible way.
New episodes drop every first and third Tuesday of each month.
Please note: the views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
A listener sent us an alarming email that appeared to come from the ECB. It looked official. It wasn’t.
Our host Catherine follows the trail of this email and speaks to an expert to uncover how fraudsters exploit trust, create urgency and use new technologies to trick people – and what you can do to stay one step ahead.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Recorded on 13 October and published on 20 October 2026.
Further Reading:
Scammers don’t hack systems anymore...they hack YOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoYfeWjj4FU
Fraud – misuse of ECB name and logo
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/services/using-our-site/disclaimer/html/misuse.en.html
Consumer protection
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/organisation/national-supervisors/consumer-protection/html/index.en.html
European Banking Authority: key tips to help consumers detect, prevent, and act on online frauds and scams
https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/esas-publish-key-tips-help-consumers-detect-prevent-and-act-online-frauds-and-scams
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/?hl=en
Euro Matters on Spotify
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Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro…st/id1481819425
6 Oct 2026
Is Europe falling behind? – In Conversation with Paul Krugman
We often hear that Europe is falling behind. But is it really that simple?
Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman argues that the situation is more nuanced. In the latest episode of Euro Matters, he talks to host Stefania Secola about Europe's competitiveness, innovation, fragmentation, and our place in a changing global economy.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Recorded on 16 September and published on 6 October 2026.
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/?hl=en
Paul Krugman’s blog on substack
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/
Paul Krugman’s speech at the ECB Annual research conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Vx6WKr8y0
Euro Matters on Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/1E7EirKc3SF…5a33d7abb83a427e
Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro…st/id1481819425
15 Sept 2026
What 25 years in central banking teach you – In Conversation with Boris Vujčić
He’s spent over two decades in central banking, helped lead Croatia into the euro area and is now the ECB’s Vice-President.
In this episode of In Conversation, Boris Vujčić joins our host Stefania Secola to reflect on the experiences that shaped him, discuss European financial stability and share his top priorities for his new role.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Boris Vujčić
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/decisions/html/cvvujcic.en.html
Speech by Boris Vujčić: Listening to households: expectations, behaviour and monetary policy
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2026/html/ecb.sp260901~bb28f33f54.en.html
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/
Euro Matters on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/1E7EirKc3SF0dji6ZdwlVF?si=5a33d7abb83a427e
Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro-matters-the-european-central-bank-podcast/id1481819425
Who has been a guest on The ECB Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
industry experts
Silvana Tenreyro
Christine Lagarde
central bank heads
Philip R Lane
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YouTube views
10,183,763
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
137 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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Quality
60
Social presence
97
YouTube
93
Engagement
95
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