Environmental, social, and governance / ESM 2026

Environmental, social, and governance / ESM - European Stability Mechanism 2026

ID 26775 | 28 Luglio 2026 / ESM Summary report 2025 - Attached

This is the fourth edition of the summary report on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities during the past year of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM).

Recent geopolitical developments have reinforced how quickly shocks can spill over into Europe’s economy and financial system. In particular, heightened tensions in regions central to global energy supply and transport can translate rapidly into price volatility, higher risk premia, and renewed pressures on inflation and growth.

For European economies, this is a reminder that energy is not only a commodity but also a strategic factor, one that can shape competitiveness, economic resilience, and fiscal outcomes.

Reducing this vulnerability requires, among other measures, lowering structural dependence on imported fossil fuels that are exposed to geopolitical disruptions and sudden shifts in market prices.

The experience of recent years has shown that when supply risks rise, the economic impact can be broad-based, affecting household purchasing power, corporate investment decisions, and the financing environment for sovereigns. Strengthening energy security is therefore closely aligned with strengthening macro-financial resilience.
...

ESM - European Stability Mechanism 

Allegati

Allegati

	Descrizione	Lingua	Dimensioni	Downloads
	Environmental, social, and governance ESM 2026	EN	1599 kB	45