Von der Leyen's EU banking system 'built for growth' signals priorities ahead
By Fanny Roux ( September 16, 2026, 17:23 GMT | Comment) -- The EU banking reform package due in 2027 must support growth and not just financial stability, with provisions simplifying the framework and tackling fragmentation of EU markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told lawmakers on Wednesday. Her statement, light on detail, leaves questions open regarding the balance in the upcoming reform between banks' competitiveness and financial stability objectives.The European Commission president’s annual State of the Union address on Wednesday was far from being a repeat of last year’s plea for European competitiveness, and it had little to say on financial-services policy....
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