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July 2023
28 July 2023
External communication
ECB survey on new themes for euro banknotes
On 10 July 2023 the ECB launched a public survey on the seven themes for the next series of euro banknotes that had been shortlisted by the Governing Council. The themes are: “Birds: free, resilient, inspiring”, “European culture”, “European values mirrored in nature”, “The future is yours”, “Hands: together we build Europe”, “Our Europe, ourselves” and “Rivers: the waters of life in Europe”. Information related to this survey, which is open until 31 August 2023, is available on the ECB’s website.
Monetary policy
Change to the remuneration of minimum reserves
On 27 July 2023 the Governing Council decided to set the remuneration of minimum reserves at 0%. The change, which will become effective as of the beginning of the reserve maintenance period starting on 20 September 2023, preserves the effectiveness and improves the efficiency of monetary policy. A related press…