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François-Louis Michaud will take up his position as Chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA) as from the 16 April 2026, following today’s formal appointment by the Council of the European Union.

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their spring 2026 Joint Committee update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The update focuses on the challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions and developments in private finance.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its second Impact Assessment Report on the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), assessing the effects of the framework on EU institutions, markets and funding structures. The Report shows that EU banks have continued to build up MREL resources, developing market access with limited impact on their business models. However, structural challenges remain for smaller banks.

​The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a call for papers for its 15th Policy Research Workshop, which will take place in Paris on 18-19 November 2026 and will focus on ‘Efficient and Proportionate Regulation for a Competitive Financial Sector’. The deadline for submitting papers is 19 June 2026.