The ECB launched a data pilot for researchers, advances digital euro, and works toward Bulgaria’s 2026 euro entry.

The European Central Bank has launched a pilot program granting researchers access to confidential data to boost economic analysis and transparency. It continues to pursue a 2% inflation target using tools like TLTROs and asset purchases, while streamlining EU banking regulations to reduce complexity and improve supervision. The ECB is advancing the digital euro, enhancing cyber resilience through TIBER-EU, and overseeing critical payment systems like TARGET2-Securities. Efforts also include harmonizing collateral rules, supporting financial stability, and preparing for Bulgaria’s expected euro adoption in 2026.