Central bank independence and inflation:De Guindos emphasized that central bank independence is crucial for controlling inflation and maintaining public confidence. He cited the ECB’s performance during October 2022, when inflation was above 10%, yet expectations remained anchored at 2% due to the ECB’s credibility. He stressed that independence allows monetary policy to focus on price […]

ECB stance on interest rates and monetary policy:Elderson emphasized that the ECB’s current interest rates are appropriate, with decisions being data-driven and reviewed meeting by meeting. Inflation is projected to converge to the 2% medium-term target, and risks of inflation being higher or lower than expected are balanced. Monetary policy will remain flexible depending on […]

At the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision 2025, Claudia Buch, Chair of the ECB Supervisory Board, highlighted the growing complexity and risks in the global banking landscape. Banks are navigating heightened geopolitical tensions, digital innovation, weaker economic growth, and increasing calls to relax post-crisis regulations.

Preliminary data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, show that irregular entries into the European Union fell by 22% in the first ten months of 2025, totaling 152,000. Over 3,800 Frontex officers support national authorities in securing the EU’s external borders.

In his keynote at the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision 2025, Frank Elderson, ECB Executive Board Member and Supervisory Board Vice-Chair, emphasized that resilient banks are fundamental to Europe’s economic competitiveness. He highlighted that strong banks not only withstand shocks but also support the real economy continuously, contributing directly to innovation, investment, and financial stability.

In his keynote speech at the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision, Executive Board Member and Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson highlighted the crucial role resilient banks play in supporting Europe’s economic competitiveness. He stressed that strong capital, sound governance, operational resilience and effective risk management form the foundation for a thriving real economy—especially during periods […]

Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the European Central Bank, outlined the ECB’s latest assessment of financial stability in the euro area at the opening of Frankfurt Euro Finance Week. While inflation has now fallen close to 2%, he stressed that the macro-financial environment remains volatile and uncertain.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has completed a comprehensive review of its risk control framework for collateralised credit operations, ensuring that the system remains robust, consistent and aligned with the risk profiles of various asset classes. The previous review took place in 2022, with changes implemented in June 2023. The newly completed assessment introduces several […]

The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council decided on 30 October 2025 to keep its three key interest rates unchanged, as inflation remains close to the 2% medium-term target and the overall economic outlook shows stability.

European forests face growing threats from increasingly frequent and destructive wildfires caused by climate change, urban expansion, and land abandonment — but working with nature offers a path to greater resilience, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published on 29 October 2025.