EMA welcomes political agreement on new EU pharmaceutical legislation
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Euro area bank interest rates remain broadly stable in October 2025
The European Central Bank (ECB) reports that composite cost-of-borrowing indicators for both corporations and households showed little change in October 2025.
ESRB Chair Christine Lagarde emphasizes system-wide financial stability and regulatory vigilance
In her hearing before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 3 December 2025, Christine Lagarde addressed the importance of keeping financial stability at the forefront of policy discussions. She praised the Committee’s initiative report on safeguarding financial stability, noting its alignment with the ESRB’s priorities.
ECB President Christine Lagarde outlines monetary policy and tools to strengthen Europe’s economic resilience
In a hearing before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 3 December 2025, ECB President Christine Lagarde discussed the euro area’s economic outlook, current monetary policy, and the instruments available to safeguard financial stability.
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone explains why a digital euro is essential for Europe’s payments, unity and financial resilience
ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone highlights the need for a digital euro to strengthen Europe’s financial resilience and strategic autonomy.
Advisory Scientific Committee warns AI could amplify systemic financial risks
The Advisory Scientific Committee (ASC) has published a report examining how artificial intelligence could create or amplify systemic risks in the financial system.
EEA Press Release – Air Quality Improving, but Over 180,000 Deaths Still Attributable to Air Pollution in the EU, 1 December 2025
The European Environment Agency (EEA) reports that, despite improvements in air quality, just over 180,000 deaths in the EU in 2023 were attributable to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) above World Health Organization (WHO) guideline levels. The assessment covers long-term exposure to PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3), and shows a continuing downward […]
ECB Consumer Expectations Survey – October 2025
The ECB’s October 2025 Consumer Expectations Survey shows mostly stable trends in inflation, income, spending, economic growth, and housing expectations compared with September 2025, with a few modest changes.
EEA Press Release – Better Air Quality Monitoring Needed Around Ports and Airports
The European Environment Agency (EEA) warns that air pollutant emissions from shipping and aviation are rising, posing increasing health risks, particularly for populations living near ports and airports. The EEA briefing calls for improved monitoring of air quality in and around these transportation hubs.
ESRB Press Release – Outcomes of the 60th General Board Meeting, 20 November 2025
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has confirmed that systemic risks in the EU remain elevated amid growing financial market vulnerabilities. Riskier asset classes, particularly in segments like the US technology sector, appear overvalued, while strong market optimism contrasts with subdued economic growth prospects. Investor sentiment could quickly shift to risk aversion if global economic […]