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Learn the basics: 1. Key things to know about the ECB

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This first page of the Learn the basics path tells you the key things you need to know about us, including the governance, history and importance of the ECB. 

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1.1 Introducing the ECB

Five things you need to know about the ECB
ECB and the Eurosystem explained
Who owns the ECB?
Test your knowledge of the ECB

1.2 Governance

What is the Governing Council?
What is the Executive Board?
How are Executive Board members chosen?

1.3 When and how was the ECB formed?

Our history
The Maastricht Treaty
When was the euro introduced in each country?
How does a country adopt the Euro?
How do countries join the euro area?

1.4 Why is the ECB important?

What the ECB does and what it means for you
Why are stable prices important?
What is monetary policy?
Banking supervision explained
Video message from the President

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