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ECB Council decisions: Independence, climate, digital euro, DLT collateral
The European Central Bank's Governing Council announced a series of decisions in January and February 2026, covering central bank independence, climate risks, the digital euro, and significant changes to its monetary policy operational framework.
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Counterfeit euro banknotes remain at historically low levels in 2025
Approximately 444,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025, marking a 20 percent decrease compared to 2024.
Damage from counterfeit money falls sharply in Germany
The Deutsche Bundesbank identified nearly 68,000 fake euro banknotes in German payment transactions in 2025.
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Bundesbank and EU launch Western Balkans central bank support
The Deutsche Bundesbank and the European Commission, alongside 19 national central banks and the ECB, have launched Phase III of an EU-funded programme.
Euro area money supply growth accelerates in January
Euro area money supply (M3) growth accelerated to 3.3 percent in January 2026, up from 2.8 percent in December.
ECB Governing Council approves Boris Vujčić as next Vice-President
The European Central Bank's Governing Council has raised no objections to the proposed candidate Boris Vujčić for the position of Vice-President.
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EU banking sector assets grow, NPL ratio edges up
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published consolidated banking data for the end of September 2025.
Euro area inflation expectations unchanged, GDP growth revised up for 2026
The European Central Bank's Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) for the first quarter of 2026 indicates stable inflation expectations across all horizons.
ECB maintains key interest rates, highlights economic resilience
The European Central Bank's Governing Council decided today to keep its three key interest rates unchanged.
Euro area corporate loan costs rise, household deposit rates increase
The weighted indicator for corporate loan financing costs in the euro area rose by 7 basis points to 3.57 percent in December 2025.
German banks significantly tighten lending policies in late 2025
German banks significantly tightened their lending policies for corporate and household loans in the fourth quarter of 2025, exceeding the previous quarter's restrictions.
Euro area firms report tighter credit access and stable inflation outlook
Companies in the euro area reported a tightening of bank lending conditions and an increased financing gap in the fourth quarter of 2025.