by Positive Money Europe | Jan 24, 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 collective call is for a thorough reassessment of the minimum reserve requirements imposed on commercial banks within the euro area. Among the signatories are academics Paul De Grauwe, Yuemei Ji, Andrea Roventini, Sebastian Diessner and Philipp Heimberger, and MEPs including René Repasi, Philippe Lamberts, Bas Eickhout, Henrike Hahn, Paul Tang and Evelyn Regner. We are also joined by the UN Special Rapporteur, Olivier De Schutter.
by Positive Money Europe | Jan 17, 2024
Discover our new policy report that explores the role of the ECB in mitigating climate change and environmental degradation.
by Positive Money Europe | Dec 21, 2023
Why central bankers preach good and practise bad when it comes to the climate
by Positive Money Europe | Dec 20, 2023
The letter advocates for the ECB to complement its increase in rates with a special lower rate for loans financing green activities
by Positive Money Europe | Nov 30, 2023
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.
