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      Scope affirms European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      Strong capitalisation, high liquidity buffers and excellent capital markets access, a very strong mandate and highly rated shareholders support the rating; relatively weak asset quality is the key challenge.

      Scope affirms the Netherlands’ credit ratings at AAA with Stable Outlook

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms the Netherlands’ credit ratings at AAA with Stable Outlook

      The ratings are supported by a wealthy and diversified economy, moderate public debt and a strong external position. High private sector indebtedness, exposure to global shocks and labour market duality are credit challenges.

      Scope affirms Austria’s credit ratings at AA+ and changes the Outlook to Negative

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms Austria’s credit ratings at AA+ and changes the Outlook to Negative

      High fiscal deficits, rising general government debt, and a modest growth outlook drive the outlook change. A wealthy and diversified economy, sound external position, stable banking sector, and strong debt affordability are credit strengths.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the United Kingdom

      12/9/2025 Monitoring note

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the United Kingdom

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope affirms Germany’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms Germany’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      The ratings are supported by a wealthy, large, diversified economy, sound public finances and a strong external position. Global geopolitical and trade risks, transition risks related to carbon neutrality targets and an ageing population are challenges.

      Scope affirms BB-/Stable issuer rating of Metál Hungária Holding Zrt

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms BB-/Stable issuer rating of Metál Hungária Holding Zrt

      The affirmation is driven by Scope's expectation that the construction materials company will maintain solid credit metrics and order backlog, despite the challenging local construction market witnessing significant reduction in Foreign Direct Investment.

      Scope updates its Sub-Sovereign Rating Methodology

      12/9/2025 Research

      Scope updates its Sub-Sovereign Rating Methodology

      Scope has updated its sub-sovereign methodology by integrating ESG factors into the core analytical framework and enhancing the institutional and individual credit profile assessments. No rating changes are expected as a result of this update.

      Scope affirms Compagnie de Financement Foncier's French covered bonds at AAA, Stable Outlook

      11/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms Compagnie de Financement Foncier's French covered bonds at AAA, Stable Outlook

      The rating on Compagnie de Financement Foncier’s French obligations foncières reflects the issuer's A+ rating enhanced by four notches from governance support. Five notches provide a buffer against an issuer downgrade.

      Scope upgrades Brage Finans’ Issuer rating to A+ with Stable Outlook, resolving Under Review status

      11/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope upgrades Brage Finans’ Issuer rating to A+ with Stable Outlook, resolving Under Review status

      The rating upgrade is based on the expectation of support from the new majority owner, Sparebanken Norge, after the successful merger between Sparebanken Vest and Sparebanken Sør.

      Cyprus: robust fiscal performance and sustained declines in NPLs strengthen country’s resilience

      11/9/2025 Research

      Cyprus: robust fiscal performance and sustained declines in NPLs strengthen country’s resilience

      Cyprus’s public debt is set to fall below 60% of GDP this year driven by robust growth and prudent fiscal policy while bad debts on bank balance sheets continue to decline, offsetting risks from a challenging geopolitical and external environment.