FROM THE BLOG
The Unlock campaign delivers 58,000 petition signatures to the ECB
Today, members of the Unlock campaign delivered a staggering 58,000 petition signatures to Boris Kisselevsky, the Head of the European Central Bank (ECB) Representation in Brussels. The delivery comes on the opening day of the UN Climate Talks (COP28) in Dubai, and just one week ahead of the next trilogue on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) on 7 December.
The digital euro: will policymakers choose team people or team banks?
The current proposal on the digital euro is a missed opportunity. However, it can still be remedied by the EU co-legislators. The European Parliament and European Council can still choose team people by ensuring that the digital euro has very similar benefits to public money (cash) today, that it is usable for people and that people can access it through non-profit/public intermediaries.
Reflecting Public Interest? Priorities for the European Parliament’s ECB Annual Resolution
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Committee (ECON) is preparing for a vote on 28 November with regard to its resolution on the European Central Bank (ECB) Annual Report. This resolution puts forward a set of recommendations on actions and areas of focus to be pursued by the ECB while delivering on its mandate.
How banks are making billions thanks to ECB rate hikes
Windfall profits for banks are the consequence of ECB rate hikes.
Open Letter to King Philippe on the Reappointment of the Governor of the NBB
Today with more than a dozen NGOs specialising in climate and environmental issues, we sent a letter to King Philippe and Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem. We are requesting the appointment of a Governor of the National Bank of Belgium who is equipped to meet the challenges of climate change.
How does the ECB set interest rates?
Get the ECB interest rates explained in plain terms! Discover more with the latest from our explainer series!
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