The EU Commission has concluded that Romania’s €200 million (RON 1 billion) recapitalisation of the wholly state-owned CEC Bank does not constitute State aid within the meaning of EU State aid rules.
The 14th International Debt Management Conference, set for 17 to 19 March in Geneva, will be a platform to discuss and share experiences on critical developments and challenges facing developing countries, when it comes to managing public debt in the current global economic context.
The report takes stock of the economic situation in the euro area, fiscal policy and coordination, the importance of a coordinated strategy to enhance competitiveness, boost productivity and growth, and moving forward with the Capital Markets Union as a key driver. It also highlights the need to accelerate progress on the digital euro to maintain Europe’s strategic autonomy.
Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, the G7 Foreign Ministers convened in Charlevoix, Quebec, from March 12-14, 2025, to reinforce their collective commitment to global peace, security, and economic resilience. Their joint statement underscored unwavering support for Ukraine, a firm stance on Middle Eastern conflicts, and strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, while addressing challenges in Latin America and Africa.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the G20 area rose by 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase similar to the previous quarter,according to provisional estimates by the OECD. Quarterly G20 GDP growth rates remained relatively stable over the past two years, ranging between 0.6 and 1.0% . However, the picture was mixed among G20 countries.
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EU Ministers debated competitiveness and regulatory burden reduction, while the Commission presented the Omnibus packages. The Council reached a political agreement on the DAC9 Directive. Ministers reviewed the economic impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and discussed G20 outcomes. They also mandated the Economic and Financial Committee to prepare for the next G20 meeting.
The European Commission has today raised €9 billion of EU-Bonds in its 3rd syndicated transaction for 2025.
A modification to the bank’s statute will grant its governing body full authority over the maximum ratio of outstanding loans and guarantees granted by the bank in respect of its subscribed capital, reserves, non-allocated provisions and profit and loss account surplus (gearing ratio).
The EU Council presidency, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission met with European social partners on 10 March 2025 to discuss recent developments of the economic situation, as well as a thematic topic chosen by the Polish Presidency: “key regulatory barriers that contribute to the fragmentation of the single market for services”.
The Eurogroup reviewed macroeconomic developments in the euro area and discussed fiscal policy coordination, assessing past experiences and emerging budgetary challenges. Ministers also examined developments in the crypto-asset market, considering the implications for the euro area and any regulatory challenges they present.
Cyberattacks pose greater risk to financial stability than ever before as they have grown in both number and magnitude. A macroprudential perspective on cyber resilience stress testing is needed because cyber incidents can have a systemic impact as their effects spread across the financial sector via operational, financial and confidence mechanisms. Delve into the details of the latest ECB report.
EU Justice ministers held a policy debate about a proposed directive to harmonise certain aspects of insolvency law, one of the key initiatives of the Capital Markets Union action plan.
The new order paves the way for the United States to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile that can serve as a secure account for orderly and strategic management of the United States’ other digital asset holdings. The order states: “Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin protocol permanently caps the total supply of bitcoin (BTC) at 21 million coins, and has never been
“Accession to the European Union is not a sprint – it is a marathon. It takes dedication, resilience and steady progress. But every step forward brings real, tangible benefits, long before the finish line is reached. Just as a marathon runner passes key milestones on the way, candidate countries can achieve important reforms, attract investments and strengthen their economies throughout the journey. Enlargement is not just about the destination; it
Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank Group, inaugurated today the third edition of the EIB Group Forum, emphasising the critical role of investment in shaping Europe’s economic future, and the focus on security in everything the EIB Group does.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation on four draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS). These technical standards concern the EU’s new AML/CFT regime and will shape how institutions and supervisors will comply with their obligations. The consultation runs until 6 June 2025.
The ECB Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. Accordingly, the interest rates on the deposit facility, the main refinancing operations and the marginal lending facility will be decreased to 2.50%, 2.65% and 2.90% respectively, with effect from 12 March 2025.
Year-on-year inflation in the OECD, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained at 4.7% in January 2025, the same rate as in November and December 2024. Among OECD countries, headline inflation rose in 15, fell in 10, and was stable or broadly stable in about one third of countries.
“Our crucial task will be to bring down the existing cross-board barriers and have the buy-in of Member States to reap the benefits of the Savings and Investments Union. Because the Savings and Investments Union cannot be built by EU-level actions only, many of the barriers depend on Member States decisions, such as taxation, pensions or corporate laws” – EU Commissioner Albuquerque.
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