European Central Bank Governing Council member Primoz Dolenc says the ECB’s latest interest-rate increase is necessary to keep prices in check. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Dolenc links the decision to inflation-related data that, in his view, continue to signal risks that would require policy tightening. He indicates that officials are also weighing wider factors affecting the inflation outlook, including the possible impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The reporting reflects a focus on maintaining price stability while the ECB assesses both current economic indicators and external developments that could influence inflation dynamics. While the sources share the same core points—supporting the rate hike and pointing to inflation data as a driver—no additional specifics are provided here about the size of the increase, the exact data readings, or whether there is a clear path for subsequent moves. Overall, the articles present Dolenc’s remarks as reinforcing the ECB’s rationale for tightening in response to inflation concerns amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.