European Parliament shows ECB’s role for climate change has become consensual
In a report adopted this week, the European Parliament confirmed that the ECB has to directly address climate change in its policies.
Students demand real-world education on banking and money creation
A global network of economics students involving 27 universities across 11 countries is calling on their universities to teach them the truth about banks. They are now supported by 57 economists and organisations who signed an open letter.
Open Letter: Next ECB President’s legitimacy requires a more open and transparent appointment process
Ahead of an important European Council meeting this week, sixteen NGOs led by Positive Money Europe have co-signed an open letter addressed to Donald Tusk demanding a stronger appointment process in line with the independence of the European Central Bank.
Dutch advisory council backs monetary reform proposals
A new report from the Dutch government’s advisory council promotes fresh thinking on how to address the financial system’s debt addiction.
REPORT: Aligning monetary policy with the European Union’s climate targets
This analysis of the European Central Bank’s corporate bonds portfolio reveals a worrying gap between the ECB’s quantitative easing programme and the European Union’s climate objectives.