Central bankers in major economies, including the Bank of England governor, have recently spoken out against rising political populism and pressures on monetary authorities.

Governors have backed central bank independence amid political attacks and attempts to influence interest rate policy.

These interventions respond to concerns that politicians may seek to undermine central banks’ autonomy for short-term political gain.

Central bank independence is widely seen as important for stable prices and economic credibility.

But when central bankers comment publicly on political trends, it raises questions about their role: whether defending their independence is justified or if it risks blurring lines between technical policy and political debate.