Should central bank independence be protected from political pressure?

Context

Central bank independence refers to the degree to which a nation's monetary authority—like the Federal Reserve in the US—can make decisions free from political interference. The debate centers on whether insulating central banks from short-term political pressure helps them maintain price stability and long-term economic health, or whether democratic accountability demands greater political oversight. This tension has intensified recently as some political leaders have questioned whether central banks should operate with less autonomy.