Scope Ratings
Berlin-based credit rating agency, registered in the EU. It rates sovereigns, financial institutions, corporates and structured finance, with a strong European focus.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Subsidiary company
- Owner
- Scope Group
- Also known as
- Scope
- Flagship output
- Sovereign Outlook (latest: Sovereign Outlook 2026)
- Category
- Sovereign & country risk ratings
- Tier
- Tier 2: Leading European rater; annual sovereign outlook
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Coverage
- Sovereign ratings, Europe-centric global
- Public access
- Mixed
- Latest activity seen
- 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Analyst teams apply published rating methodologies, with decisions taken by rating committees. Sovereign reviews follow a pre-published annual calendar.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Outlook | Annual outlook | Annual | Sovereign Outlook 2026 | Visit site | |
| Sovereign credit ratings (2026 calendar) | Ratings | Continuous | Sovereign and public sector calendar 2026 | 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Scope Ratings, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Overall 2026 sovereign outlook is negative: geopolitical tension and fiscal strain outweigh possible growth upside.
15 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Sovereign Outlook 2026: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Fiscal HeadwindsNames Austria, Belgium, Finland, France and the US as facing downside rating risk; Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain as upside candidates.
15 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Sovereign Outlook 2026: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Fiscal HeadwindsExpects the narrowing of credit quality among investment-grade sovereigns seen since 2019 to continue.
15 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Sovereign Outlook 2026: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Fiscal HeadwindsTreats the outcome of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, or escalation, as Europe's main geopolitical swing factor for sovereign credit.
15 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Sovereign Outlook 2026: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Fiscal Headwinds
Questions about Scope Ratings
What is Scope Ratings?
Berlin-based credit rating agency, registered in the EU. It rates sovereigns, financial institutions, corporates and structured finance, with a strong European focus.
How does Scope Ratings produce its intelligence?
Analyst teams apply published rating methodologies, with decisions taken by rating committees. Sovereign reviews follow a pre-published annual calendar.
Where is Scope Ratings based?
Scope Ratings is based in Berlin, Germany.
What does Scope Ratings cover?
Its work covers sovereign & credit, macroeconomy, financial stability, with a focus on Europe, Global.
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