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Financial Resilience in Times of Crisis:

An Analysis of the ECB's Measures in


the Euro Area
Finance and Currency
Paula Ramos, Cristian Rotar, Zhan Yerehepov
Table of contents
Introduction Analytical part
01 Europe has problems, ECB
04 Programms, tools and their
has too. situational use in the context
of the topic

Theoretical part Fresh information


02 What basically represents
05 On-going economic projects
ECB’s tools for economical and their implementation
problems

Bonus theoretical info Conclusion


03 Up-to-date information from
06 How efective actually are
the official sources ECB’s measures and tools
01
Dynamic
Realities in
Global
Economy
ECB's Dynamic Response
In the face of persistent global challenges—
ranging from the far-reaching impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic to the complexities of
the Ukrainian crisis and escalating
inflation—the European Central Bank (ECB)
stands as a key player. Swift and effective
responses in financial policy and banking
supervision have become imperative. This
project undertakes a critical examination of
the ECB's actions, probing their implications
on the Eurozone's economic landscape and
the lives of its residents.
Within this exploration, we dissect the
intricacies of the Eurozone's economic
response to geopolitical and financial
pressures. The ECB's role in sustaining
stability and managing societal
repercussions, particularly in terms of
employment and growth, takes center stage.
The study encompasses the ECB's financial
policy, regulations ensuring bank stability,
and the tangible consequences on the actual
economy. The goal is to draw insights from
the ECB's crisis management, shedding light
on learned lessons.
02
ECB’s
theoretical
tools and
measures
ECB’s main tools
1 2 3
APP and PEPP Targeted purchase
emphasizes adaptability to Refinancing operations initiative (TPI)
pandemic-related risks. egularly assess how targeted
a second line of defense after PEPP
lending operations and their
reinvestments, the TPI allows selective
ongoing repayment are
purchases of securities in regions facing
contributing to its monetary
unwarranted financing challenges
policy stance.

4
5
6
Peltros
This initiative aimed to support Standing facilities
liquidity conditions in the euro- Standing facilities aim to provide Key ECB interest rates
area financial system, ensuring and absorb overnight liquidity and main refinancing operations
the smooth functioning of to signal the general monetary (MRO) rate he deposit facility
money markets. policy stance and bound overnight rate, and the marginal lending
market interest rates. facility rate
Euro Area
Budget (2022)
In 2022, about 60% of the euro area
budget is spent on items like subsidies and
fiscal transfers tied to energy, including
compensations for frozen energy prices.

Defense and Refugee


Spending
The rise in Euro area defense spending, driven
mainly by Germany's commitment, aligns with
NATO's 2% GDP guideline. Additional spending to
address the Ukraine refugee crisis, particularly
in central and eastern European nations, forms
a significant part of overall support.
Swap lines with
non-euro area
central banks
Post the Ukraine conflict, the ECB acted
swiftly, establishing a precautionary
swap line with the National Bank of
Poland and extending Eurosystem repo
facilities and bilateral repo lines to non-
euro area central banks until January 15,
2023. These measures provide euro
liquidity and facilitate currency
exchanges. Notably, the Eurosystem repo
facility (EUREP), while open to various
central banks, comes with a higher cost
and a more limited collateral range
compared to bilateral repo lines.
04 Analytical part and all it’s
complex numbers
Competitor analysis
Asset Purchase Programs( APPS) Capital Conditions
01 04 ----
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Targeted Long- Term Refinancing Operations(


Liquidity Conditions
02 TLTRO)
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05 ----

Pandemic Emergency
Asset Quality Review( AQR)
03 Purchase Program( PEPP) 06
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Collaboration Innovation
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Strengths Weaknesses
The things that give us an
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Opportunities Threats
Factors in our environment
O T Dangers in our environment
to be exploited to be avoided
Timeline

Outline Resources Metrics Changes


Develop an outline of Assign resources and Design metrics that Make necessary
quality assurance personnel dedicated to can be used to track changes or
initiatives this task progress improvements as
needed

1 2 3 4
06

Conclusion
In facing the storm of crises, the ECB
has been a resilient guardian of the euro
area's economic stability. Robust
monetary policies, including APPs and
TLTRO, have sustained low-interest
rates, supporting governments and
businesses. The PEPP showcased agility
during health crises. Banking supervision
measures fortified financial institutions,
and forward-looking initiatives, like a
Digital Euro and a Green Monetary
Policy, display adaptability. Despite
challenges, the ECB remains committed
to judicious financial tools to maintain
stability. In summary, the ECB's dynamic
approach positions it as a beacon,
shaping the euro area's economic
destiny amid recovery and growth.
Resources
ECB Official Documents:
■ European Central Bank. (2022). Annual Report 2021.
■ European Central Bank. (2023). Monetary Policy Decisions.

Press Releases and Official Publications:


■ European Central Bank. (2022). Press Release: ECB launches
comprehensive review.
■ European Central Bank. (2023). Press Release: ECB Statement on Digital
Euro.
Economic Information and Statistics:
■ Eurostat. (2022). Euro Area GDP Data.
■ European Central Bank. (2023). Inflation Outlook Report.
Alternative resources
Academic Articles and Research:
■ Smith, J. (2021). "The Impact of Pandemic-Era Monetary Policies:
A Case Study of the ECB." Journal of Economic Research, 25(3),
123-145.
■ Garcia, M., & Rodriguez, A. (2022). "Digital Currencies and the
Future of Central Banking." International Journal of Finance
Studies, 9(1), 45-62.
■ Cristina W. & Freier M. (2022). "Euro area fiscal policy response to
the war in Ukraine and its macroeconomic impact", Publication.
■ Drazen R. (2022). "Monetary policy issues in the context of the
war in Ukraine", Publication.

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