Chris Ancil
@christoffler.bsky.social
Senior Press Officer for Positive Money Europe for a fairer and greener economy - former BBC World Service senior journalist
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🪙 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...
Full story: www.ftm.eu/articles/eur...
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🪙 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...
Full story: www.ftm.eu/articles/eur...
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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...
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...
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
www.context.news
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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...
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...
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⚠️ 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.
“It’s a lesson to the banking industry,” said Bruno De Conti of @positivemoneyeu.bsky.social.
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.
greencb.co
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
⚠️ 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.
“It’s a lesson to the banking industry,” said Bruno De Conti of @positivemoneyeu.bsky.social.
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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...
📌 FT: Can Europe finally fix its capital markets? 👉 www.ft.com/content/e231...
May 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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...
📌 FT: Can Europe finally fix its capital markets? 👉 www.ft.com/content/e231...
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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...
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...
May 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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...
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...
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"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👇
Our Head of Campaigns @hankd667.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk last night on why the UK needs an industrial strategy, not more deregulation👇
April 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"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👇
Our Head of Campaigns @hankd667.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk last night on why the UK needs an industrial strategy, not more deregulation👇
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🎙️ 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...
🥊 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
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
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🎙️ 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...
🥊 Who suffers most from inflation?
📉 How do interest rates impact real lives?
And much more...
🎧 Tune in: podfollow.com/equals/episo...
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🎙️ 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
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
April 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🎙️ 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
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
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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 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 battle for the global payments system is under way
Some Europeans are looking to the next geoeconomic contest
www.ft.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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 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...
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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...
The EU is trading environmental goals for "competitiveness". But sustainability is competitiveness.
We explain 👉 positivemoney.org/eu/update/th...
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.
positivemoney.org
April 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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...
The EU is trading environmental goals for "competitiveness". But sustainability is competitiveness.
We explain 👉 positivemoney.org/eu/update/th...
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📢 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...
Read more here: positivemoney.org/eu/update/au...
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.
positivemoney.org
April 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
📢 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...
Read more here: positivemoney.org/eu/update/au...
Bizarre
And this happened
"They have one for $35,000, which is pretty low" -- Trump during his Tesla promotional event with Elon Musk at the White House says he bought a cybertruck for his granddaughter Kai
March 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Bizarre
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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.
February 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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🚀 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...
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...
March 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🚀 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...
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...
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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/
📚 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/
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.
positivemoney.org
February 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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/
📚 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/
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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...
greencentralbanking.com/2025/02/26/e...
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
greencentralbanking.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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...
greencentralbanking.com/2025/02/26/e...
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🚀 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! 🚀
🔹 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! 🚀
February 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚀 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! 🚀
🔹 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! 🚀
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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...
greencentralbanking.com/2025/02/26/e...
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
greencentralbanking.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...
greencentralbanking.com/2025/02/26/e...
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🏭 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.
As post-2027 budget talks begin, we need a bold, public investment plan that truly serves people & the planet.
February 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🏭 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.
As post-2027 budget talks begin, we need a bold, public investment plan that truly serves people & the planet.
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🚨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...
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...
December 2, 2024 at 3:49 PM
🚨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...
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...
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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/...
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/...
December 3, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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/...
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/...