​The EBA launches call for papers for its 2026 Policy Research Workshop

​The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a call for papers for its 15th Policy Research Workshop, which will take place in Paris on 18-19 November 2026 and will focus on ‘Efficient and Proportionate Regulation for a Competitive Financial Sector’. The deadline for submitting papers is 19 June 2026.

​The workshop will bring together economists and researchers from supervisory authorities, central banks, and academia to discuss how efficient and proportionate regulatory frameworks can enhance competitiveness, resilience and integration in the financial sector. 

​The EBA invites the submission of policy-oriented, preferably empirical, research papers on the following topics:

​• Competitiveness and efficiency in the prudential rulebook without undermining resilience.

​• Impacts of efficiency and proportionality.

​• Competition, innovation, market entry, cross border growth and new areas under financial supervision.

​• Proportionate integration of ESG risks in governance, strategy, and remuneration frameworks.

​Interested contributors can download here the detailed call for papers, including further information on the topics, composition of the programme committee and the submission process. The submission deadline is 19 June 2026 and contributors will be notified by mid-September 2026.

​Note to editors

​The EBA organises annual Policy Research Workshops to discuss ongoing developments in banking regulation and financial stability. It has built a strong reputation over the years for its high‑quality academic contributions and its unique ability to bridge policy and research, attracting participants from across Europe’s supervisory and academic communities.