Speeches by the Governor

Les Echos: “François Villeroy de Galhau: The Banque de France has been the greatest mission of my life”

Interview

Governor

16th of February 2026

New Year address by the Governor of the Banque de France

Speech

Governor

12th of January 2026

Disruptions in the international monetary landscape: threats or promises?

Speech

Governor

6th of January 2026

Le Figaro : « A deficit above 5% would put France at risk. »

Interview

Economy

2nd of January 2026

Ten years after the Paris Agreement: time to celebrate, but also to combat

Speech

Climate

16th of December 2025

About our monetary policy: A good position but not a comfortable, nor a fixed one

Speech

Monetary policy

5th of December 2025

“Can our tax debate be rational?”

Speech

Economy

27th of November 2025

The competitiveness of the banking sector: a few insights into a major challenge for France and Europe

Speech

Banks

25th of November 2025

TRACFIN Forum

Speech

Anti-money laundering

7th of November 2025

Statement following the Governing Council of 29-30 October 2025

Declaration

Economy

31st of October 2025

“Preserving the transatlantic dialogue despite our recent divergences”

Speech

Governor

14th of October 2025

“Fintechs and sovereignty: Three pillars to be strengthened together”

Speech

Economy

9th of October 2025

Latest

The Importance of Being Earnest: Building a Simpler and More Competitive European Banking Market

All speeches

Les Echos: “François Villeroy de Galhau: The Banque de France has been the greatest mission of my life”

New Year address by the Governor of the Banque de France

Disruptions in the international monetary landscape: threats or promises?

Le Figaro : « A deficit above 5% would put France at risk. »

Ten years after the Paris Agreement: time to celebrate, but also to combat

About our monetary policy: A good position but not a comfortable, nor a fixed one

“Can our tax debate be rational?”

The competitiveness of the banking sector: a few insights into a major challenge for France and Europe

TRACFIN Forum

Statement following the Governing Council of 29-30 October 2025

“Preserving the transatlantic dialogue despite our recent divergences”

“Fintechs and sovereignty: Three pillars to be strengthened together”