European Parliament

In 2026, the EU is planning a stress test for Non Bank Financial Institutions for the first time. It will assess the resilience and risk profile of the shadow banks, and their potential impact on the stability of the financial system.

One long-standing bone of contention between the European Parliament and the Council is the abolition of daylight saving time. The Council is simply leaving the dossier untouched – much to the frustration of MEPs.

Following the election of Donald Trump, the EU must be prepared for disruptive moves from the White House. There is a risk that Trump will try to drive the EU member states apart.

For Moritz Körner, the FDP leader in the EU Parliament, strengthening the capital markets is "the lever we need". He advocates a revitalisation of the securitisation market as a first step.

The European Parliament is increasingly becoming the target of influence campaigns by hostile governments. A new ethical standards body is supposed to combat this.

For the vast majority of citizens, Europe is the guarantor of peace and democracy. However, when it comes to specific issues such as migration, mistrust and alienation are on the rise.

Christian and Social Democrats are facing slight losses in the European elections, while Greens and Liberals might experience significant setbacks. On the other hand, the right-wing bloc could see gains. These developments collectively contribute to the increased complexity of legislation in Europe.

Just before the application deadline, Berlin raised its hand in Brussels in favor of Frankfurt as the location for the planned EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Finance Minister Lindner actively promoted the financial hub.