European Union

EU Banking Sector Robust Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its Q4 2025 Risk Dashboard, indicating the EU banking sector remains robust with strong capital, liquidity, and asset quality despite geopolitical uncertainty. The report also includes the new CRR3/CRD6 dashboard, projecting capital metrics under future regulatory implementation.

ECB Wage Tracker: Negotiated Wage Pressures Easing in 2026

The European Central Bank (ECB) released its updated wage tracker, indicating that negotiated wage growth is expected to stabilize around 2.6% by the end of 2026. This represents a downward revision from previous estimates, suggesting easing wage pressures within the Eurozone.

ECB VP: War impacts euro economy, inflation, growth

The European Central Bank (ECB) Vice-President Luis de Guindos stated that the war in the Middle East will significantly impact the euro area's economy, affecting both growth and inflation. The ECB's baseline scenario anticipates a peak in energy prices in Q2 2026, with a subsequent decline, though more severe scenarios project longer disruptions. The ECB is monitoring inflation expectations and energy prices, maintaining a data-dependent approach to interest rates.

Battery Cell Assembly and Electric Apparatus Patent Published

The European Patent Office has published a new patent application, EP2026025370A1, concerning battery cell assembly and electric apparatus. The publication date is March 18, 2026, and the inventors have not yet been designated.

EPO Patent Publication EP2026025369A1: Battery Technology

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP2026025369A1 concerning battery cell, battery device, and electric device technology. The publication date is March 18, 2026, and it includes International Patent Classification codes related to battery components and systems.

EPO Patent Publication EP2026025366A1: Battery Cell, Device, and Electric Device

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP2026025366A1 concerning a battery cell, battery device, and electric device. The publication date is March 18, 2026. The designation of the inventor has not yet been filed.

Electrode Material for Lithium-Ion Battery and Preparation Method

The European Patent Office has published a patent application (EP2026025634A1) for an electrode material for lithium-ion batteries and its preparation method. The publication date is March 18, 2026, and it includes inventors and IPC classifications related to battery technology.

Battery Cell, Device, and Electric Apparatus Patent Publication

The European Patent Office has published a patent application (EP2026025358A1) for a battery cell, device, and electric apparatus. The publication date is March 18, 2026. The inventors have not yet filed their designation.

Bluefin Payment Systems Vaultless Tokenization and Encryption System

The European Patent Office has published a patent application by Bluefin Payment Systems for a vaultless tokenization and encryption system. The system aims to enhance data security for payment processing through innovative tokenization and encryption methods.

EPO Patent Publication EP4711475A1: Hide Treatment Plant Management System

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4711475A1 for a management system for a hide treatment plant. The system utilizes detection devices and reading apparatus to track chemical and physical characteristics of hides, linking this data to unique codes via an electronic unit and database.