Europäische Zentralbank

What could the next series of euro banknotes look like? 🔍 We’ve reached the final denomination in our series exploring the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. This week: €200 Have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF4SrCmT 📸 by ECB

What’s stopping European tech start-ups from becoming major household names? 😱 Is it because Europeans are just less entrepreneurial? Partly, yes. But there is a lot more to it than that. As we explain in a new episode of Espresso Economics, Europe lacks the necessary capital to scale start-ups into big global companies. But things may be starting to change with initiatives like “EU Inc.”. Watch the episode to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ez25X9XU

How do companies in the euro area accept customer payments in 2026? Our latest survey on the use of cash by companies shows that cash remains a key payment option alongside digital alternatives, which are on the rise: 💶 92% of companies with physical sales locations accept cash 💳 88% accept physical cards 📱 68% accept mobile payments, up from 36% in 2024 Looking ahead, 92% of companies that currently accept cash expect to continue doing so over the next five years. The findings underline the importance of preserving consumers’ freedom to choose how they pay while supporting innovation in payments. Check out the survey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exH7JViG

Fragmentation is a strategic vulnerability for Europe, says Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis in an interview for our latest Supervision Newsletter. Banks are the backbone of the European economy. To drive competitiveness and long-term growth, Europe must complete the banking union, unlock cross-border banking and mobilise savings for investment. Watch the video preview 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqpF4jAF Also under the microscope in this edition: We’re having a clean-up of open supervisory measures – the actions we ask banks to take to address our findings. From October, we’ll simplify or discontinue the follow-up of less relevant findings. This more targeted approach will reduce backlogs and ensure everyone’s attention is directed where it’s needed most. On-site inspections are a core tool for European banking supervision. Our reforms are already making these interactions faster and more focused on the most important risks, helping banks address urgent findings in a timely manner. Investment banking connects banks, markets and the economy, supporting innovation and growth. But it also comes with risks. Learn how we assist banks in managing those risks without getting in the way of healthy market activity. Read the Supervision Newsletter for the full picture 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdMmjEb

What could the next series of euro banknotes look like? 🔍 This summer, we’re exploring the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. Today: €100 Stay tuned for the €200 banknote! 👀 Have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF4SrCmT 📸 by ECB

€urosummer is well underway as a truly incredible 8 million Europeans have had their say on the future design of euro banknotes.   Not among them? Have your say https://lnkd.in/eF4SrCmT

What could the next series of euro banknotes look like? 🔍 Join us as we take a closer look at the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. Today: €50 Stay tuned for the €100 banknote! 👀 Have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF4SrCmT 📸 by ECB

What could the next series of euro banknotes look like? 🔍 We’re exploring the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. Today: €20 Stay tuned for the €50 banknote! 👀 Have your say on the designs for next series of euro banknotes ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF4SrCmT 📸 by ECB

📚 The latest #EconomicBulletin is out! It presents the economic and monetary information that we base our policy decisions on. In this issue, we cover topics such as: 🔹 why Europe needs more venture capital 🔹 how energy prices affect consumption 🔹 the impact of economic uncertainty Want to learn more? Read the full issue of the Economic Bulletin 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6ZX2rsX

What could the next series of euro banknotes look like? 🔍 Discover the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. Today: €10 Stay tuned for the €20 banknote! 👀 Have your say on the design for the next series of euro banknotes ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF4SrCmT 📸 by ECB