European Central Bank: Independence risks rise with debt – Commerzbank

European Central Bank: Independence risks rise with debt – Commerzbank

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/european-central-bank-independence-risks-rise-with-debt-commerzbank-202608131142
Published: Aug 13, 2026 7:42 AM

Commerzbank’s Dr. Marco Wagner assesses how political pressure threatens the European Central Bank’s (ECB) independence using a Central Bank Pressure Index based on AI analysis of politicians’ statements.

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