Welcome address by Sarah Holton, Head of Division Prices and Costs, European Central Bank, on the first day of the Inflation: Drivers and Dynamics conference.
This annual conference, hosted by the European Central Bank and the Center for Inflation Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, brings together top researchers and policymakers from academia, central banks, and other policy institutions to present research findings related to inflation. The conference took place on 29 and 30 September 2025.
Watch all sessions from the conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZnje5bTTZ9sJKe4TR0OlIbA
See the conference programme here:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20250929_inflation_conference.en.html
Press briefing by Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of October, on the Council’s programme for the month of October.
Press Conference by Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the General Assembly, on the UN General Debate High-Level Week (23-29 September 2025).
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses Traditional and Khoi-San leaders during DDM service delivery visit in OR Tambo District in Qunu, Eastern Cape
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate during an official Credentials Ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. This important diplomatic occasion reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to strengthening international relations and cooperation
In a rapidly changing environment, they need to adapt and stay competitive to keep providing funding to people and businesses.
But so does ECB Banking Supervision. What are we doing to become more efficient, effective and risk-focused? And how are we simplifying supervision while safeguarding resilience? Our host Stefania Secola speaks to Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery to find out.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 1 October 2025 and recorded on 24 September 2025.
In this episode:
01:10 How are Europe’s banks doing?
What is going well? What about the challenges banks face, like those coming from geopolitical tensions, digitalisation and the climate crisis? And are we seeing signs of deterioration in banks’ asset quality?
04:12 Are the current rules too complex?
Are Europe’s banks over-regulated? Why does a complex business like banking need sufficiently developed rules? And is there room to make things simpler for both supervisors and banks?
05:34 Does simplification mean deregulation?
How do they differ from one another? And how will we put guardrails in place to safeguard the resilience we have worked so hard to build in the banking sector?
08:33 How are we simplifying how we supervise banks?
What concrete steps have we taken? How will these change our regular health check for banks and the way we conduct stress tests?
11:22 Who is involved in simplifying supervision?
How do we make sure that the right people are involved? And how are banks, banking federations, academics and others involved in the work that’s being done?
13:04 What does simplification mean for banks, supervisors and customers?
More efficiency, shorter timelines and better use of limited resources? And how can banking union give customers more options when it comes to products and services?
15:53 What about simplifying regulation?
Beyond how we supervise banks, what steps are being taken to simplify the rules? What is being done at the European level, and how is our work on supervision feeding into that?
18:22 Our guest’s hot tip
Sharon shares her hot tip with our listeners.
Further reading:
As simple as possible, but not simpler
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/blog/2025/html/ssm.blog20250908~a8fbf2c8ec.en.html
Sharon’s hot tip: Making European supervision more efficient, effective and risk-focused
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/framework/approach/html/simplification.en.html
Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025) began her landmark studies on chimpanzees in 1960. For over 60 years, she dedicated herself to wildlife conservation and animal welfare. Her Roots & Shoots programme fostered young conservation leaders in over 60 countries.
In 2002, Dr. Goodall was appointed as a United Nations Messenger of Peace. She continued to speak about the threats facing endangered species and environmental crises and urged people to take actions for a more sustainable world.
Opening remarks by Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar.
Secretary-General António Guterres said that the Rohingya, and all of Myanmar’s people “deserve justice, dignity, and a safe return home,” reiterating “there can be no durable peace without a genuine cessation of hostilities and a path to de-escalation and dialogue.”
Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General delivered the UN chief’s remarks at the High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar today (30 Sep).
The Secretary-General called on the international community to “contribute to efforts for a comprehensive, innovative and concrete plan for a sustainable resolution of this crisis.”
Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray reiterated the UN chief’s demand for immediate action in three crucial areas: “First, all parties must respect international humanitarian law and human rights law. The protection of civilians must be an immediate priority.”
Second, Rattray said, “unhindered humanitarian access inside Myanmar must be guaranteed. No community should be cut off from food, medicine, and lifesaving assistance.”
And the third, “we need reinvigorated humanitarian and development investment. To meet basic needs. To help refugees transition from dependence to self-reliance. And to ease the strain on host communities,” Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray added.
Jane Goodall died on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
Primatologist and environmentalist Jane Goodall was designated a UN Messenger of Peace by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on 10 April 2002.
A pioneer in the study of chimpanzees, she had created the Jane Goodall Institute, widely recognized for creating innovative conservation and development programmes in Africa, where she began her landmark studies in 1960. Her global Roots & Shoots programme supports tens of thousands of young people in nearly 100 countries with projects that help people, animals and the environment. As a Messenger of Peace since 2002, she continued to help the United Nations focus attention on environmental issues.
