The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on its updated Guidelines for the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) and supervisory stress testing.
This update is part of the EBA’s ongoing work to simplify and improve the EU supervisory framework, making it more efficient and risk-focused.

The revised Guidelines include changes across all main SREP areas and aim to make the supervisory process more consistent and proportionate. They reflect the findings of the peer review on proportionality and the recommendations from the EBA’s Advisory Committee on Proportionality (ACP).

Key updates include:

• Integration of new CRD VI mandates on the output floor and third-country branches;
• Alignment with the IRRBB and CSRBB frameworks;
• Incorporation of ESG factors and operational resilience;
• A stronger focus on ICT risk in line with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

The EBA also proposes clearer links between supervisory actions and assessments, more streamlined liquidity and funding reviews, and improved communication of SREP outcomes.

Consultation details:

• Deadline for comments: 26 January 2026
• Public hearing: 4 December 2025, 10:00–12:00 (Paris time)
• Registration deadline: 1 December 2025, 16:00 CET
• Interested participants can submit comments or register via the EBA consultation page