22/07/2025 (Agence Europe) – As part of its strategy for a ‘Savings and Investments Union’, on Tuesday 22 July the European Commission launched a public consultation on the prudential treatment ('CRR' regulation 575/2013) of equity exposures incurred by banks under legislative programmes to promote specified sectors of the economy. The Commission is inviting all stakeholders - including civil society, consumers, businesses, financial market players and Member State authorities - to submit their comments by Monday 8 September. These contributions will be taken into account with a view to a Commission communication expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Link to the consultation portal: https://aeur.eu/f/hys (BD)