Our new analysis by @jordischroeder.bsky.social shows:
Wind & solar cut EU electricity prices by 24.2% (2023-2025).

As fossil fuel tensions rise again, this matters more than ever. 🧵👇

Save the Digital Euro Europe depends on US companies to handle digital payments, putting our money at risk. A strong Digital Euro would give everyone safe, independent access to money. But banks and Big Tech want to kill t...

We’ve partnered with @wemoveeurope.bsky.social to call on EU decision-makers to save the #digitaleuro.

A digital euro would keep public money accessible in the digital age - and reduce our dependence on US payment giants.

Protect people’s money. Sign here: action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...

13 European countries completely rely on US companies for digital payments.
That means every time we pay online, Europe depends on Big Tech — and that’s a problem right now. 🇪🇺💳

🪙 Europe wants a digital euro to cut reliance on U.S. payment giants – but banks are resisting, and MEP Navarrete leading the proposal has met mostly banking lobbies. The pushback has delayed the ECB’s plan and left Europe lagging behind China and the U.S.

Full story: www.ftm.eu/articles/eur...

High costs and red tape are killing Europe's renewable energy boom | Context by TRF Europe is on the verge of a clean energy revolution, but it is difficult to roll out wind and solar energy projects

Clean energy brings stable prices & energy security - but red tape and high financing costs are slowing renewables.

In our op-ed for @reuters.com Context with @olofvandergaag.bsky.social and Phil Cole, we urge the EU to cut barriers & accelerate green investment.👇
www.context.news/just-transit...

ECB issues first ever climate risk fine to Spanish bank The ECB issued a penalty payment to Spanish bank Abanca for its failure to address an assessment of its climate risks.

⚠️ The @ecb.europa.eu fined Spain’s bank Abanca €187,650 — its first-ever penalty for failing to identify climate & #EnvironmentalRisks. 

“It’s a lesson to the banking industry,” said Bruno De Conti of @positivemoneyeu.bsky.social.

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...

Do we all suffer equally from #inflation? 💶📈

Not quite. In the latest @equalshope.bsky.social podcast, our @jordischroeder.bsky.social explains why rising prices hit low-income households hardest - and why interest rate hikes aren't felt the same by all. 🎧 👉 podfollow.com/equals/episo...

"It's just baffling that Reeves and this government are pushing for more globalisation, because that's what's got us into this problem in the first place."

Our Head of Campaigns @hankd667.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk last night on why the UK needs an industrial strategy, not more deregulation👇

🎙️ Why do monetary policies matter for #inequality? Our researcher @jordischroeder.bsky.social breaks it down on the latest @equalshope.bsky.social podcast.

🥊 Who suffers most from inflation?
📉 How do interest rates impact real lives?
And much more...

🎧 Tune in: podfollow.com/equals/episo...

🎙️ New EQUALS episode alert!
Join us as we explore the intricacies of #MonetaryPolicy with @jordischroeder.bsky.social from @positivemoneyeu.bsky.social.
Learn how central banks impact our economy, and the effects of inflation and hiked interest rates on inequality.

Tune in ▶️: pod.fo/e/2c9a63

The battle for the global payments system is under way Some Europeans are looking to the next geoeconomic contest

Great piece by @martinsandbu.ft.com in the FT👇

💶 💵The future of payments is up for grabs, and Europe can’t afford to lose.

The #DigitalEuro is essential to protect Europe's autonomy from US payment systems, cut fees, boost business, and spark a new tech economy.
www.ft.com/content/40f6...

The EU Omnibus Package, explained: simplification or deregulation? Shifting power from big banks to people. We collaborate with policymakers, the public and economists around the world so we can redesign our economic system for a better world and a healthy planet.

Last week, the EU Parliament voted to "stop the clock" on key #sustainability & #duediligence rules - part of the controversial #OmnibusPackage.

The EU is trading environmental goals for "competitiveness". But sustainability is competitiveness.

We explain 👉 positivemoney.org/eu/update/th...

Aurélie Maréchal appointed as new Executive Director of Positive Money Europe Shifting power from big banks to people. We collaborate with policymakers, the public and economists around the world so we can redesign our economic system for a better world and a healthy planet.

📢 Exciting news! Aurélie Maréchal joins Positive Money Europe as our new Executive Director! With her leadership, we’ll continue driving the redesign of the economy in Europe.

Read more here: positivemoney.org/eu/update/au...

Bizarre

Some of the major Danish supermarkets have introduced a star symbol to show which products are made by European-owned companies (to boycott American companies). We know climate labels don't work, but would love to see if there is an effect of these stars on consumption patterns.

Ban second jobs.

www.theguardian.com/...

🚀 Internship alert! 🚀

We're #hiring a Finance & Ops Intern in Brussels! A paid, 6-month #internship where you'll gain experience in finance, #HR & operations while working for an NGO shaping a fairer economic system.

⏳Apply by March 10, 9AM: positivemoney.org/vacancy/fina...

Vacancies Shifting power from big banks to people. We collaborate with policymakers, the public and economists around the world so we can redesign our economic system for a better world and a healthy planet.

Join Positive Money EU! We're #hiring:

📚 Senior Researcher – Lead research on economic justice.
📊 Finance & Ops Intern – Gain experience in nonprofit finance.

Be part of the movement for a better economy! 🌱

Apply by March 10th: positivemoney.org/vacancies/

EU omnibus sustainability proposal: Why experts are concerned The European Commission is planning an EU omnibus regulation to simplify many of the corporate sustainability reporting requirements. The omnibus proposal

The EU omnibus proposal is meant to streamline and simplify sustainable reporting rules but experts are worried it could weaken the bloc’s green deal.

greencentralbanking.com/2025/02/26/e...

🚀 Big news! We’re welcoming three new Board members:

🔹 Elise Perraud – Governance & risk expert
🔹 Tamara Makoni – DEI strategist & Kazuri Consulting founder
🔹 William Axelsson – International civil servant & global transformation leader

Excited for the journey ahead! 🚀

EU omnibus sustainability proposal: Why experts are concerned The European Commission is planning an EU omnibus regulation to simplify many of the corporate sustainability reporting requirements. The omnibus proposal

The EU omnibus proposal is meant to streamline and simplify sustainable reporting rules but experts are worried it could weaken the bloc’s green deal.

greencentralbanking.com/2025/02/26/e...

🏭 The EU’s €100bn Clean Industrial Deal is a step forward - finally, public finance is on the table. But without a long-term strategy, this remains a short-term fix.

As post-2027 budget talks begin, we need a bold, public investment plan that truly serves people & the planet.

✊Today, we joined the demonstration to oppose the EU’s #Omnibus package - a threat to workers' rights, #climate obligations & justice for victims of corporate abuse.

Now’s the time to strengthen protections, not roll them back.

#NoToOmnibus #CSDDD #CSRD #Taxonomy

🚨Job alert!

We’re #hiring a new visionary Executive Director to lead our mission for a fair, democratic, and sustainable money system.
Ready to drive meaningful change across the EU and beyond?

📅 Deadline: 12 January 2025
👉 Apply now: positivemoney.org/vacancy/eu-e...

Happening in The Hague this Friday! 🚀

Join us at From Cash to Code for an exciting dive into the ongoing changes in the financial landscape and the impact of digital currencies.

📅 Dec 6, 14:00-18:00
📍 The Hague University
🎟️ Free.

Secure your spot here: www.thuas.com/about-thuas/...