🔴 BREAKING: Big banks poured over 2× more into fossil fuels than sustainable energy between 2021–2024! Our new report Banking on Business as Usual offers the first full comparison of global fossil vs. sustainable power finance. Read the 3 key findings below⤵️

⏰ Last week to apply! We're #hiring a Researcher to explore how finance can reduce inequality, fund a green transition & shape a democratic digital euro. €48.4k/year + great benefits (holidays, insurance, hybrid + EU remote) Apply by Sunday ⬇️ positivemoney.org/vacancy/rese...

Fear of change won't fix Europe's money system. 💶 The #DigitalEuro can deliver inclusion, resilience & privacy - if designed as a true public good. Our response to MEP Navarrete's defence of the status quo 👉 euobserver.com/eu-political...

The ECB-Eurogroup deal on digital € caps is on who decides the limits, but not yet what the limits are. 🤔 Risk of serving banks over people? The digital € could be a PUBLIC payment system for all. Parliament still has a say, let's make sure it's for citizens! uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-mini...

EU failed to agree on binding 2035 #climate targets ahead of UN summit, but climate reality won't wait for political consensus. Clean tech isn't just green necessity, but could be a competitive advantage and deflationary force for the long term. 🌍⚡️

We kept our key interest rates unchanged. We did this because inflation is set to stabilise at around our 2% target. Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...

💬 “Inclusion must be more than a principle - it must translate into practical steps.” At the European Parliament, @ecb.europa.eu's Cipollone said the #DigitalEuro must work for everyone - with adaptive features, a dedicated app & local support so no one is left behind. 👇

🚨 If Visa or Mastercard went down, could you pay for basics? That’s why we need a #DigitalEuro alongside cash: ✅ Public money, backed by the @ecb.europa.eu ✅ Works offline & protects privacy ✅ Less dependence on banks & foreign giants positivemoney.org/eu/update/di...

🇫🇷 Will France's government fall bring chaos? We know austerity makes debt problems WORSE, not better. If the economy shrinks faster than debt reduces → debt-to-GDP ratio worsens... www.politico.eu/article/fran...

We’re #hiring a Researcher to help shift power from big banks to people. Your remit: money & banking reform, sustainable finance, inequality, digital euro. 👏 Permanent contract, €48.4k, hybrid/remote EU. Join us: positivemoney.org/vacancy/rese...

🇪🇺 Europe needs trillions for climate & digital investment. 💶 Policymakers are turning to #securitisation. But what is it - and can it deliver safely? Full explainer here👇

What if money and banking reform could fight inequality and climate breakdown? 🔍 Join us as a Researcher and help shape EU policy. ✨ Permanent contract ~€48.4k, hybrid + EU remote. Apply by September 28th! positivemoney.org/vacancy/rese... #jobalert #economy #finance #hiring #researcher

Cash is king 👑, but in a digital world we need a #DigitalEuro too. It means: access to public money online, privacy, inclusion & a future-proof euro. Without it, payments risk being controlled by Big Tech & foreign platforms. 👉 euronews.com/business/202...

📊 Securitisation is back in EU policy talks. But what is it, why does it matter for green & digital transitions - and what risks should we watch? We break it down in our new blog 👇 positivemoney.org/eu/update/se...

📚🏖 Still in need of reading ideas for your summer break? Look no further! Here's a list of brilliant books carefully selected for you by our team! 👇 positivemoney.org/eu/update/20...

🔥 June 2025 was Western Europe’s hottest ever, with temps over 40 °C, deadly wildfires & 2,300+ heat-related deaths. Yet big banks still fund fossil fuels for short-term profit. It’s time public institutions stepped up. 🌱 positivemoney.org/work/green-f...

🚨 Big news: The ECB is greening its collateral policy — finally responding to years of pressure from @PositiveMoneyEU! 🌍📉 They’re starting to steer money away from polluters — but must go further! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLCC...

💶The EU has €10T in savings but faces €800B/yr investment gap. The Capital Market Union (#CMU) lets governments & companies raise funds via bonds & shares 📈. But the plan leans too much on private savers ⚠️- we need public investment to lead!

Want to build your skills in projects & finance while making a difference? We're offering a paid, 6-month #internship in Brussels, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in finance, HR, and office management. 📅 Apply by August 17th: positivemoney.org/vacancy/proj... #hiring #recruiting #ngosjobs

Money is a public good. But with online-only payments increasing and ATMs closing, access to cash is at risk. Digitalisation shouldn’t just empower private banks and card companies. We need: 💶Protected access to cash 💶A digital euro Learn more: positivemoney.org/work/the-fut...

🌞Summer reads alert! 📚 Check out our top picks for 2025. From central banking to climate change, there's something for everyone! positivemoney.org/eu/update/20...

🌡️ Heatwaves are a systemic crisis, worsened by #climatechange - and affecting not just lives, but also the economy. On Euronews, our Senior Policy Manager Laura Casonato called for a joined-up, institutional response. 🎥 Watch!

🚀 Looking to gain projects & finance experience in an NGO? We're #hiring a Projects & Finance Assistant #intern for a paid, 6-month internship in Brussels! This is your chance to develop hands-on skills in finance, HR, and office management positivemoney.org/vacancy/proj...

🔍 New blog! International & European monetary systems depend heavily on the US dollar. But when US leadership becomes unpredictable, this creates serious risks for financial stability. It’s time for Europe to urgently de-dollarise our economy. positivemoney.org/eu/update/eu...

🔴 Headlines scream: Trump and #Tariffs. With 30% US tariffs looming and threats of escalation, our Senior Policy Manager spoke on @euronews.com about the cost of Trump’s unpredictability - and why the #EU must not feed his confrontational logic. 🎥 Watch ⬇️

This week in the EU Parliament's ECON committee, MEP @eeroheinaluoma.bsky.social (S&D) rightly stressed that sustainability risks - like climate & nature risks - must be central to financial stability. 🌍 We fully support this. Ignoring these risks = ignoring systemic threats to the EU economy. 👇 🎥

📺Our Senior Policy Officer Laura Casonato joined @euronews.com "Bruxelles t’amo non t’amo" 🇪🇺 Topics: 📦 EU-US tariffs 🏳️‍🌈 Budapest Pride 🔥 Heatwaves & EU’s 2040 climate target 🎥 (in IT 🇮🇹): it.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Europe is sweltering under a #heatwave this week, with temperatures hitting over 40°C in some places. 🥵 These extreme weather events come with big costs. A 🧵 on how heat hits our lives and our economy 👇

The @ecb.europa.eu updated its strategy, but it reads more like self-praise than serious review. 🌍No concrete tools to address climate shocks & impact on price stability ⚠️No serious look at how rate hikes worsen inequality Our @jordischroeder.bsky.social explains: positivemoney.org/eu/update/ho...

🚫 No, the #digitaleuro won't replace cash or become "programmable money." Our director Aurélie Marechal spoke to @rtbf.be to clear up the myths. It’s about guaranteeing access to public money in a digital age. Read more (FR)👇 www.rtbf.be/article/l-eu...

📢 Today, the @ecb.europa.eu published its assessment of its monetary policy strategy. While it reaffirms past changes, this was a missed opportunity to better align monetary policy with today’s biggest challenges. 🔎 Read our full reaction on our website: positivemoney.org/eu/press-rel...

🏦 This week, the @ecb.europa.eu is hosting its #CentralBankingForum in Sintra - today, it's announcing the conclusions of the strategy assessment. But while they talk about economic stability, we’re asking a simple question: How can there be financial stability on a planet in crisis? 👇🧵

🆕🇪🇺 Brussels is betting big on capital markets – but it’s missing the point. Ahead of tomorrow’s crucial @EP_Economics vote on #CapitalMarketsUnion, we explain why relying on private finance alone won’t deliver the green & just transition we need.⤵️ positivemoney.org/eu/update/ca...

🚀 We’re proud to share the Positive Money Europe Report 2022/23/24! From unlocking finance for home renovations 🏡 to challenging deep-rooted inequalities — explore how we’re reimagining the #economy for everyone, not just the privileged few.👇👇 positivemoney.org/eu/update/po...

📣 BREAKING: The 16th #BankingOnClimateChaos reveals that fossil fuel financing from the world’s top 65 banks has reached $7.9 TRILLION since 2016. ▶️ See how your bank is using your money at bankingonclimatechaos.org 🌍 #DefundClimateChaos #BOCC #ClimateCrisis

[1/2] Good news: The @ecb.europa.eu keeps making progress in integrating #climate and #nature into its work 👍 Also great that the carbon pollution in its bond portfolio is going down. ecb.europa.eu//press/pr/da...

We cut our key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. Inflation is currently around our 2% target. Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...

🌍This #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 is a reminder: We only have one planet, and it’s in crisis. Protecting it means changing the system at its core: the #economy. From where money flows to who it serves, we must rewire the economy for #climate justice & a liveable future for all.

📉 Euro area #inflation has fallen below 2%, undercutting @ecb.europa.eu projections. With inflation now below the #ECB target, this strengthens the case for a rate cut at Thursday’s ECB Governing Council meeting. More via the @financialtimes.com 👉🏻 www.ft.com/content/3dbb...

Yes, #CapitalMarkets may help foster innovation. But as MEP Fabio De Masi says, “we should not fool ourselves.” 🔑 Only #PublicInvestments can unlock #SustainableCompetitiveness in the EU & ensure a fair, resilient transition.

We support the @eesc.bsky.social's‬ key message on the Capital Markets Union: 🛡️ Public pensions must remain the EU’s social cornerstone — no reforms should undermine this. 🌱 More public investment is needed for a fair transition & sustainable growth. A call to @EP_Economics and @Europarl_EN

📢 The EU is debating #CapitalMarkets Union & Savings and Investment Union. Sounds like jargon? It’s not. It’s about how our savings are used, what kind of investments are prioritised, who benefits. We break it down with the first explainer of a new blog series:
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🧯"Keep cash under your mattress," says the Dutch central bank — a warning driven by fears of cyberattacks & payment failures. We need 21st-century solutions. A #digitaleuro with offline use can ensure access to safe public money — even in a crisis.

Lagarde ties euro strength to military power 🪖 💶 . But history shows money also follows energy: coal backed the pound, oil the dollar. If Europe wants the euro to lead, it should invest in the energy of the future—green power 🌱 ⚡ www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...

Real solutions for a fairer economy do exist. 🎧 Speaking on the ‪@equalshope.bsky.social‬, our researcher breaks down what central banks and governments can do - from green credit to wealth taxes - to build an economy that works for everyone. 👉🏻 podfollow.com/equals/episo...

🚨 Droughts could wipe out 15% of #Eurozone economic output, warns new @ecb.europa.eu research. €1.3tn in bank loans are exposed to water-stressed sectors. #Climate breakdown = financial risk. Central banks must act - not back down. www.ft.com/content/2b19...

🚨ECB warns on the #Omnibus! Simplification ≠ scrapping progress 📉 Slashing 80% of firms from #CSRD risks: – Bad data – Greenwashing – Weaker oversight 🔎Transparency is key to smart capital allocation & a real #GreenDeal. ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/lega...

Today, the EU is debating Capital Markets Union & a Savings & Investment Union. Sounds like jargon? It's actually about where EU money flows - capital markets are the financial backbone of our economies. 💶 🆕 blog series kicking off with an explainer: positivemoney.org/eu/update/ca...

Here are 3 economic news bites you need to know this week! 💥 🗞️ 📌 FT: Can Europe finally fix its capital markets? 👉 www.ft.com/content/e231...

🎥 @ecb.europa.eu's Luis de Guindos told the EU Parliament the #DigitalEuro should be the main response to reduce Europe’s dependence on US payment systems. The digital euro could be a public, European, and safer alternative to today’s private payment giants. ➡️ positivemoney.org/eu/work/the-...