A more “ethical” ECB on the way?
The ECB’s rule of conduct and ethical framework is still lagging behind the US Federal reserve.
EU Parliament wants an ever greener ECB despite inflation pressure
In a vote on Tuesday 15th February, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) told the European Central Bank to step up its commitment to fight climate change beyond its action plan adopted in July 2021.
European Parliament pushes Lagarde to discuss new accountability regime
Acting on a long-standing recommendation from Positive Money Europe, the European Parliament’s ECON Committee announced last week that it is ready to negotiate a new accountability framework with the ECB. It remains unclear however if the ECB will join the initiative.
Webinar – Helicopter money: The stimulus the eurozone needs? (Video)
A recording of Positive Money Europe’s new webinar on Helicopter Money is now available online.
EU Parliament pressures ECB to address climate change
In a vote on 9 February, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) told the European Central Bank (ECB) to incorporate climate-related risks in its policies. The Parliament also formally agreed to start negotiations with the ECB to formalise its accountability framework.