European Central Bank meeting —

At its 5 February 2026 meeting, the European Central Bank held its policy rate at 2.00%.

Decision

hold — 2.00% to 2.00%

Key passages

The Governing Council today decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged.

Rates held at 2.00% deposit rate, as widely expected; no policy change.

Its updated assessment reconfirms that inflation should stabilise at its 2% target in the medium term.

Reaffirms confidence that inflation will return to target, supporting current stance.

Meeting documents

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