Europe finance brief: ECB board member Schnabel says a June rate hike is necessary as inflation heads toward 4%, eurozone CPI lands tomorrow, sovereign-debt and fiscal stress build with France's deficit at 5.7%, and the EU sets a date to open Ukraine accession talks.

ECB's Isabel Schnabel calls for a June rate hike regardless of Iran peace talks, with rates projected to hit 2.75-3% by year-end. Here's what it means for crypto.

ECB's Villeroy signals decisive action on inflation as euro-area expectations surge to 2.7%. Rate hikes possible as early as June 2026.