by Nicolas Hercelin | Sep 18, 2019
The European Central Bank regularly claims it must respect the “market neutrality” principle and therefore not support explicit climate goals. However our research shows this principle is not so much a legal requirement than a self-defined doctrine.
by Nicolas Hercelin | Jun 14, 2019
Since 2014, the ECB has been quietly subsidizing the German and French car manufacturing sector, through its asset-backed securities purchase programme (ABSPP).
by Nicolas Hercelin | May 28, 2019
Questioned by French members of Parliament, the ECB’s board member said the ECB can help fighting climate change.
by Nicolas Hercelin | Apr 17, 2019
Contrary to common belief, the European Central Bank’s current mandate and legal framework already gives ample room for action in the field of climate change. Now is the time to move the debate to the next stage: policy design.