https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-releases/esm-and-arab-monetary-fund-renew-memorandum-understanding (Washington DC) -- The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) signed today an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation. This agreement establishes a framework aimed at supporting the mandate of both institutions, which is to enhance...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/speeches/cyprus-economy-current-landscape-and-future-challenges Wim Van Aken, Senior Advisor to the Chief EconomistWelcome Remarks "The Cyprus economy: current landscape and future challenges"The Central Bank of Cyprus and the European Stability Mechanism Conference Nicosia, 21 March 2025 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning.It's a pleasure to be here at the...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-conferences/pierre-gramegna-eurogroup-press-conference-april-2025 Remarks by ESM Managing Director Pierre GramegnaPress conference following Eurogroup meetingWarsaw, 11 April 2025 Thank you very much to the Polish Presidency for a warm welcome here in Warsaw. It's a pleasure for me to be back. I will just focus on market developments in these turbulent times, and...

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https://www.esm.europa.eu/articles-and-op-eds/strengthening-bank-crisis-management-through-transparency-and-cooperation Nicoletta Mascher, Head of Financial Sector and Market Analysis“Strengthening bank crisis management through transparency and cooperation”Eurofi Magazine, April 2025Eurofi Financial Forum, Warsaw The EU’s bank crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework has enhanced system resilience...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/videos-and-photos/esm-suerf-bruegel-conference-europe-prepared-extreme-events-risks-resilience Is Europe prepared for extreme events?This was the central question that inspired and guided the recent 2-day ESM, SUERF, and Bruegel conference focused on risk, resilience, and policy response in the face of rapid shifts in the global geo-economic landscape. Day 1 Session 1 Day 1 Session 2 Day 2...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-releases/efsf-raises-eu5-billion-new-5-year-bond-completes-over-half-annual-funding (Luxembourg) - The European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) raised €5 billion on Monday with a new 5-year transaction – completing 55% of its long-term funding programme for 2025. The EFSF issued the new bond paying a 2.625% coupon and maturing on 7 May 2030. The spread was fixed at mid-swaps...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-releases/esm-mandates-scope-ratings-rate-its-creditworthiness The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has mandated Scope Ratings, an EU-based credit rating agency, to rate its creditworthiness alongside existing agencies. The appointment supports the ESM’s market access, competition in the credit rating market, and strengthens European capital markets. With...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/interviews/pierre-gramegna-interview-xinhua-caixin-and-south-china-morning-post Interview with ESM Managing Director Pierre Gramegna Interview conducted on 25 March 2025 Interviewers: Zheng MA (Xinhua), Qing NA (Caixin) and Carol YANG (South China Morning Post) Original language: English What are the agenda and priorities for your trip this year? The ESM has been doing...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/interviews/pierre-gramegna-interview-cnbc-capital-connection Transcript of interview with Pierre Gramegna, ESM Managing DirectorCNBC Capital Connection, 26 March 2025Interviewer: Dan MurphyCNBC: We have to begin with a state of play on where Europe stands right now, particularly as we see the Trump administration continuing to ratchet up these trade and...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/interviews/pierre-gramegna-interview-cgtn-china Interview with ESM Managing Director Pierre GramegnaBroadcast on China Global Television Network, CGTN (China) Interview conducted on 25 March 2025 Interviewer: Xin GUANOriginal language: EnglishCGTN: What are the focus areas of your visit to China this time, particularly in terms of enhancing...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/speeches/financial-markets-and-economic-growth-how-current-geopolitical-turmoil-affecting-markets Wim Van Aken, ESM Country Team Coordinator for Cyprus, Senior Advisor to the Chief Economist“Financial markets and economic growth: How is the current geopolitical turmoil affecting the markets?”Opening remarks at 20th Annual Cyprus Summit Nicosia, 21 November 2024 ‘’Geopolitical tensions lead to...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/interviews/pierre-gramegna-interview-ert-greece Interview with ESM Managing Director Pierre GramegnaBroadcast on ERT (Greece) Interview conducted on 14 March 2025 Interviewer: Rallou Alexopoulou Original language: English Journalist: Let us start with the European economy.Christine Lagarde said recently that risks are everywhere. Uncertainty is...

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https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-releases/statement-pierre-gramegna-following-meeting-greek-finance-minister-kostis-hatzidakis ESM MD Pierre Gramegna visited Athens to meet with the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, and Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras to discuss evolving geopolitical developments, the country’s economic performance, and Europe’s economic outlook.Pierre...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/interviews/pierre-gramegna-interview-jerome-bloch-luxembourg-official Interview with Pierre Gramegna, ESM Managing Director Published in Luxembourg Official, 18 March 2025  Conducted on 11 March 2025 Interviewer: Jérôme Bloch Original language: English Jérôme Bloch: Today, I have the pleasure to visit the ESM Studio to interview Pierre Gramegna. Thank you for taking...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-conferences/pierre-gramegna-eurogroup-press-conference-march-2025 Remarks by ESM Managing Director Pierre GramegnaPress conference following Eurogroup meetingBrussels, 10 March 2025 Good evening everyone. I think we had a very good Eurogroup meeting today which had as a common denominator the changes in geopolitics and obviously the fast-paced changes in foreign...

https://www.esm.europa.eu/speeches/can-new-fiscal-fiscal-framework-handle-rising-geopolitical-uncertainty Presentation "Can the new fiscal fiscal framework handle rising geopolitical uncertainty" by ESM Chief Economist Rolf Strauch

https://www.esm.europa.eu/speeches/climate-change-and-financial-stability-esm-youth-talk-presentation-rolf-strauch Presentation "Climate change and financial stability" by ESM Chief Economist Rolf Strauch at University College Dublin, as part of the series of lectures "ESM Youth Talk".

https://www.esm.europa.eu/press-conferences/pierre-gramegna-eurogroup-press-conference-february-2025 Remarks by ESM Managing Director Pierre GramegnaPress conference following Eurogroup meetingBrussels, 17 February 2025 Good evening, everyone. Let me start by welcoming the Commission's recommendations for the euro area that have been endorsed today. This is a very important step, and it is critical...