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German general government debt up in 2023 by €62 billion to €2.62 trillion, debt ratio down from 66.1% to 63.7%

· March 28, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English General government debt in Germany increased by €62 billion in 2023 to €2.62 trillion. The basis for this calculation is government debt as defined in...

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Welcome address | Farewell symposium on the occasion of the farewell of our Vice President Claudia Buch and Board Member Joachim Wuermeling.

· March 22, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English 1 Words of welcome Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished panellists, Claudia and Joachim, It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to this...

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Optimisation in the clearing system – Pass me the toolbox | Lecture for the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)

· March 20, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English 1 Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, Before I start, please allow me to express my gratitude to the WFE for the invitation to speak...

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Welcome address | Press conference presenting the findings of the historical research project “From the Reichsbank to the Bundesbank”

· March 15, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English 1 Welcome Ladies and gentlemen, A very warm welcome to our press conference today, where we will be talking about the study “From the Reichsbank...

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Study on central banking history in Germany between 1924 and 1970 unveiled | Results of the research project “From the Reichsbank to the Bundesbank” published

· March 15, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The Deutsche Bundesbank has taken receipt of a comprehensive study on the history of central banking in Germany between the years 1924 and 1970. The...

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Digitalisation of payments in a globalised world | Speech and discussion in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Fundación de Investigaciones Económicas Latinoamericanas (FIEL)

· March 7, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English 1 Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, As Jorge Luis Borges once said: Don’t talk unless you can improve the silence. I am fortunate enough...

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Germany applies to host the EU’s future Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) in Frankfurt

· March 4, 2024

Source: German Ministry of Finance – in EnglishGerman Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated: “The fight against money laundering is a top priority for Germany. As continental Europe’s largest financial hub...

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Success for the European financial centre Frankfurt: Germany wins the race to host the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

· March 4, 2024

Source: German Ministry of Finance – in EnglishThe EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will be based in Frankfurt. In a joint vote, the European Parliament and the Council of...

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Financial buffers enable Bundesbank to achieve balanced financial result

· February 23, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Last year, the Bundesbank’s annual accounts were shaped by the increase in the key interest rates. For the 2023 financial year, the Bundesbank reports a...

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Stability and prosperity in Europe | Speech at the Munich European Conference: Security and Prosperity in Europe, Giesecke+Devrient

· February 15, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English 1 Words of welcome Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to speak today on the eve of the Munich...

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The European System of Central Banks and the European Commission launch an EU-funded pilot project to contribute to macroeconomic and financial stability in Africa

· February 13, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The Deutsche Bundesbank and the Banque de France, six national central banks of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the European Central Bank...

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“Interest rate cuts are premature at the current juncture” | Interview with: Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung

· February 3, 2024

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English We currently appear to be administering the correct ‘dose’ of interest rate increases, said Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel in an interview with the Sunday newspaper...