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Banking and capital markets

While the world was saved from financial instability during the pandemic, new developments in the European Union’s financial system are emerging.

Completion of the banking union and integration of the EU’s capital markets remain central to completing the EU’s economic and monetary union. Bruegel’s researchers monitor developments in the financial sector, evaluate public policy responses and make recommendations. 

Under the 2024/2025 research programme, Bruegel fellows focus on rebooting European banking union completion, the role of banks in achieving net-zero emissions and the EU’s sustainable finance framework.