Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, emphasized the importance of reducing the gap between perceived and actual inflation during a debate with EU lawmakers. She highlighted that inflation perceptions influence economic activity and trust in the ECB. Lagarde noted a significant drop in actual inflation rates and discussed the ongoing challenges of public perception regarding inflation. She also addressed the eurozone's economic growth and the impact of domestic demand and services, while avoiding questions about her potential early departure from the ECB.