8 June 2026

• Eurosystem outlines main milestones for implementation of Integrated Reporting Framework (IReF)
• One-year pilot phase starting in second quarter of 2030, with official IReF reporting to commence in second quarter of 2031
• Timelines subject to adoption of IReF Regulation, pending outcome of public consultation in second half of 2027

The European Central Bank (ECB) today announced the Eurosystem’s main milestones for the Integrated Reporting Framework (IReF) programme, which aims to harmonise statistical reporting across euro area banks. The IReF will not only consolidate statistical reporting requirements into a single standardised reporting framework that is directly applicable to banks resident in the euro area, but it will also create a solid basis for further data integration activities in the European Union (EU). Over the long term, this will further reduce the reporting burden on banks.

The key milestones outlined below reflect the Eurosystem’s commitment to…