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ECB Discusses Bank Exposure to Iran War and Geopolitical Risks

The ECB's Supervisory Board Member Pedro Machado discussed European banks' exposure to the Iran war and geopolitical risks in an interview. He noted that direct exposures are modest, but emphasized the need for banks to embed geopolitical events into capital planning and stress-testing frameworks.

Speech on EU Banking Regulatory Framework

A speech by Patrick Montagner of the ECB discusses the fragmentation of the EU banking regulatory framework and calls for deeper integration. The speech highlights the need to remove barriers to capital and liquidity flows and further develop crisis management frameworks to enhance global competitiveness.

ACER Details Cross-Border Investigations in REMIT Quarterly

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published its 43rd REMIT Quarterly, detailing its approach to cross-border investigations under the updated EU energy market framework. The report includes updates on stakeholder engagement, data reporting preparations, and market surveillance statistics.

BEREC Chair Reaffirms Commitment to EU Telecom Policy

BEREC Chair Marko Mišmaš reaffirmed the organization's commitment to EU telecom policy at the Mobile World Congress. He emphasized the need for 'smart simplification' to encourage investment and innovation while preserving competition and consumer protection, referencing the European Electronic Communications Code and the upcoming Digital Networks Act.

BEREC Public Debriefing on Expert Work

BEREC will host an online public debriefing on March 19, 2026, to present recent expert work and adopted documents. The event will also announce a call for early stakeholder input on the BEREC Work Programme 2027 and launch public consultations on key regulatory themes.

BEREC Chair Speaks on Digital Regulation at Digital Summit LATAM

BEREC Chair Marko Mišmaš spoke at the Digital Summit LATAM 2026 on February 26, 2026, emphasizing the need for coordinated regulation in the digital ecosystem. He cautioned against overregulation that could stifle innovation and stressed the importance of regulatory coherence across emerging technologies.

BEREC Workshop on Copper Switch-off and Digital Networks Act

BEREC announced a workshop on March 17, 2026, to discuss the implications of the proposed Digital Networks Act on copper switch-off and market competition. The workshop will bring together regulators and stakeholders to examine challenges and share reflections on the proposed legislation.

EU Connectivity and Competitiveness: BEREC Chair's Remarks

BEREC Chair Marko Mišmaš emphasized the critical role of connectivity in strengthening European sovereignty and competitiveness at the Future Connectivity Summit Europe. Discussions focused on modernizing the Digital Networks Act, fostering investment, and ensuring secure and resilient networks.

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.