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Lack of growth threatens revival of eurozone debt crisis, ECB warns
Higher interest rates mean higher debt repayment costs as European Union countries stare down the barrel of a trade war.
Trump uncertainty means no big interest rate moves soon, European central banker signals
Daughter of Moldova’s pro-Kremlin presidential candidate is keeping your bank safe
Digital euro sparks sovereignty battle between EU governments and ECB
ECB to cut rates again as economic outlook sours
UniCredit buys Commerzbank stake from Berlin in breakthrough deal
Donald Tusk’s battle to oust Polish central bank boss hits hurdle
Alan Taylor appointed to BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee, succeeding Jonathan Haskel
Taylor replaces Jonathan Haskel, who dissented against this month’s interest rate cut.
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
Here are the EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.
Maltese central bank chief defies calls to resign amid sprawling corruption case
Edward Scicluna says he will remain in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings against him, citing a controversial carve-out for central bankers.
Lagarde to skip G20 to feel the Olympic buzz in Paris
The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.
Survey reveals surge in burnout and suicidal thoughts among ECB staff
Staff committee warns burnout situation could induce poor decision-making at one of Europe’s most powerful institutions.
US political uncertainty crashes central bank retreat in Portugal
Reports of financial chaos in France have been vastly overstated, Europe’s economic elite say. Instead, the U.S. election is the one to watch.
The dirty little secret no politician will admit: There is no way to ‘go for growth’
Everything now is just a euphemism for financial repression and austerity. That doesn’t stop politicians looking for magical alternatives.
Switzerland cuts key interest rate again as EU turmoil sends franc surging
The euro’s weakening since the EU election has struck an uncomfortable chord at the Swiss National Bank.
A (not so) brief ‘criminal’ history of the ECB
From political witch-hunts and nobbling bank mergers to hacking Covid regulations, the ECB’s brushes with the law are varied and plentiful.
UK inflation closes in on target rate
Prices of goods and services in Britain rose by 2.3 percent in April compared with the year before.
Is the Bank of England really a secret political player?
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Staff accuse ECB of gaming survey to limit negative feedback
Awkward questions that turned up evidence of harassment and discrimination last year have been dropped this time around.
ECB signals historic break from QE era with new operating framework
The central bank signals an upgrade in importance for its traditional lending operations.
ECB tells staff: If you’re not green, you’re not wanted
“I don’t want these people anymore,” top central bank official Frank Elderson told an internal meeting, POLITICO can reveal. Lagarde says she stands by him.