ECB Short Takes

A curated feed of our real-time insights, reactions, and commentary on ECB developments, straight from our X (Twitter) account.

We highlight why these developments matter, offering context, interpretation, and insight beyond the headlines.

Stay on top of the latest signals from Frankfurt with sharp, timely takes.

🚨 New exclusive interview with ECB Executive Board member @Isabel_Schnabel

🔹'The bar for another rate cut is very high', she says in an exclusive interview with Econostream.

Full story👉https://t.co/9JmZl3gIOT pic.twitter.com/lUiPeBqYgG

— Econostream (@EconoStream) July 11, 2025

🔄 A shakeup is coming at the top of the ECB.

🇪🇺 Vice President Luis de Guindos’ 2026 exit could trigger a domino effect of high-stakes appointments, political trade-offs, and national rivalries.

🧑‍💼 We’re profiling the contenders—new names each week.

👇 Start here: pic.twitter.com/J9dzbk6isv

— Econostream (@EconoStream) June 25, 2025

🆕New in our ECB succession series: One eye on Frankfurt, one foot in Basel.

🇪🇸 Pablo Hernández de Cos has just started a five-year term as BIS general manager.

👁️ Is he keeping the ECB in sight—just from afar?

👇 Read our take:https://t.co/YLPWSaWrRg pic.twitter.com/eZinaHf6vy

— Econostream (@EconoStream) July 7, 2025