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Warning Letters to 21 Member States and Cyprus for Delay in Implementing New Banking Rules

Published March 27, 2026, 14:00
Warning Letters to 21 Member States and Cyprus for Delay in Implementing New Banking Rules

The European Commission has sent warning letters to 22 member states, including Cyprus, due to the failure to complete the transposition of the Sixth Capital Requirements Directive (CRD6 – Directive (EU) 2024/1619) into their national law. CRD6 is a significant revision of the European banking framework, aiming to harmonize rules and strengthen bank supervision, particularly regarding banks from third countries. The Directive emphasizes the regulation of activities of banks from third countries, strengthening the powers of supervisory authorities, and integrating ESG risks. Member states have two months to comply, otherwise a reasoned opinion will follow. Timely implementation of CRD6 is considered crucial for financial stability and investor confidence.