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Public Consultation: BEREC Draft Report on Switching and Termination Contracts

BEREC has launched a public consultation on its draft report concerning challenges and best practices in switching and terminating telecommunications contracts. Interested parties can submit contributions until January 30, 2026. The report aims to identify persistent issues and successful national solutions related to Article 106 of the EECC.

BEREC Consultation on Updated Network Deployment Survey Guidelines

BEREC has launched a public consultation on draft updated Guidelines for geographical surveys of network deployment. The consultation seeks stakeholder input on proposed amendments to existing guidelines, which are intended to reflect technological developments and new EU legislation. The deadline for submitting comments is February 9, 2026.

BEREC Consultation on 5G Network Slicing and Open Internet Regulation

BEREC has launched a public consultation seeking input on the compatibility of 5G network slicing with the EU's Open Internet Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to submit contributions by February 13, 2026, to inform BEREC's further guidance on this matter.

ESMA EBA Consultation on Suitability Guidelines for Management Body Members

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) have launched a consultation on draft joint guidelines for assessing the suitability of management body members and key function holders. The consultation period runs until May 25, 2026.

Consultation on Amending Systemic Risk Buffer Guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to its guidelines concerning the appropriate subsets of exposures for the application of the systemic risk buffer. The consultation period closes on April 30, 2026.

Consultation on Prudential Transactions Under CRD

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has closed its consultation on technical standards for prudentially material transactions under the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). The consultation period ran from December 5, 2025, to March 5, 2026, and several industry responses were received.

EBA Consultation on Suitability Questionnaire Standards

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the minimum content for suitability questionnaires, CVs, and internal assessments. The consultation period closes on May 25, 2026.

EBA Consultation on Credit Risk Framework Simplification

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a consultation on the simplification and assessment of the credit risk framework. The consultation period runs until May 10, 2026, and interested parties are invited to submit their responses.

Single Resolution Fund Target Level Reached; Banks Not Paying Levies

The Single Resolution Board announced that the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) has reached its target level of over EUR 81 billion as of the end of 2025. Consequently, banks will not be required to contribute to the SRF for the third consecutive year, unless circumstances change.

Speech on Banking Union Achievements and Future

SRB Chair Dominique Laboureix delivered a speech on December 12, 2025, discussing the achievements of the Banking Union's Single Resolution Mechanism over its first decade. The speech highlighted the development of the resolution framework and outlined areas for future work to complete the Banking Union.