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Banks are making billions while people struggle – the ECB needs to act
Positive Money Europe | 24 January 2024
Today, together with a group of distinguished economists and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), we sent an open letter to the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB). Our collecti …
New report: A roadmap towards greening the ECB
Positive Money Europe | 17 January 2024
Discover our new policy report that explores the role of the ECB in mitigating climate change and environmental degradation.
The ECB is wrong. Green dual interest rates are possible – and necessary
Vicky Van Eyck | 9 January 2024
Despite pressure from experts and Macron’s recent endorsement at COP28, the ECB resists dual rates for green projects, claiming it’s inconsistent with fighting inflation. Is this a valid argument? Rea …
The digital euro can still be remedied: here is how
Vicky Van Eyck | 22 December 2023
On 28 June 2023, the European Commission released its long-awaited proposal for a digital euro. This proposal kickstarted a phase of political negotiations that should, all things being equal, lead to …
The ECB’s role in climate change
Positive Money Europe | 21 December 2023
Why central bankers preach good and practise bad when it comes to the climate