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

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement EN

      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 EN

      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 EN

      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 EN

      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 EN

      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 the Republic of Estonia’s A+ rating with Stable Outlook

      5/9/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms the Republic of Estonia’s A+ rating with Stable Outlook

      A robust institutional set up, low indebtedness and sound medium-term growth prospects support the ratings. Exposure to external shocks and longer-run demographic pressures remain key challenges.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Swiss Confederation

      5/9/2025 Monitoring note EN

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Swiss Confederation

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope affirms the Republic of Latvia’s A- rating with Stable Outlook

      5/9/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms the Republic of Latvia’s A- rating with Stable Outlook

      Solid medium-term growth prospects and sound fiscal fundamentals are key rating strengths. Exposure to external shocks and longer-run demographic pressures remain key challenges.

      Scope upgrades Lithuania’s long-term ratings to A+, revises Outlook to Stable

      5/9/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope upgrades Lithuania’s long-term ratings to A+, revises Outlook to Stable

      Sustained economic growth, improved external resilience and a sound fiscal outlook drive the upgrade. Exposure to external shocks, high geopolitical tensions and longer-run demographic pressures remain key credit constraints.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Japan

      8/8/2025 Monitoring note EN

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Japan

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.