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18/9/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Nordic Investment Bank’s AAA credit rating with Stable Outlook
Prudent capital and risk management, sustained profitability, excellent asset quality, very strong liquidity and funding profiles, and strong shareholder support are strengths. Relatively high leverage is the main credit challenge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.