On 29 June 2026, the European Banking Industry Committee (EBIC) held its 56th Plenary Meeting at the premises of the European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB) in Brussels. Chaired by EACB CEO Nina Schindler, the meeting brought together representatives of the European banking industry to discuss key regulatory and policy developments affecting the sector. The central topic of the meeting was the European Commission’s work regarding the competitiveness of the EU banking sector.