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Two-year extension of the EU-funded programme of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) to contribute to macroeconomic and financial stability in Africa | Joint press release with the European Commission and the Deutsche Bundesbank

· January 20, 2026

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The EU-funded programme of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) to contribute to macroeconomic and financial stability in Africa has been extended by two...

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German balance of payments in November 2025

· January 19, 2026

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Current account surplus up slightly Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €15.1 billion in November 2025, up €0.3 billion on the previous month’s level. Although the surplus...

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Announcement of the basic rate of interest as of 1 January 2026: basic rate of interest unchanged at 1.27%

· December 23, 2025

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The Deutsche Bundesbank calculates the basic rate of interest pursuant to Section 247(1) of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) and publishes its current level in...

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Bundesbank’s Forecast for Germany: Economy will gradually recover | Government spending and exports supporting growth – inflation falling only slowly

· December 19, 2025

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English After multiple years of contraction, the Bundesbank expects the economy to gradually recover. The German economy will make headway again in 2026: while progress will be...

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German balance of payments in October 2025

· December 17, 2025

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Current account surplus down Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €14.8 billion in October 2025, down €1.0 billion on the previous month’s level. The surplus in the...

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Welcome address at the conference “AI and the Future of Central Banking” | Joint SUERF-Deutsche Bundesbank conference

· December 9, 2025

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Check against delivery. 1 Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, It is a pleasure and an honour to welcome you today to the conference on “Artificial Intelligence...

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Cash and girocard payments least expensive option for retailers

· December 1, 2025

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The most favourable solution for retailers is for customers to pay at the checkout counter using cash or the girocard. This was the finding of...

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Current economic policy challenges in Germany and Europe | Special lecture at Yonsei University

· December 1, 2025

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Check against delivery. 1 Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure for me to speak to you today. Germany and the Republic of...

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Growth outlook and tax revenue trending positive, but pressure to consolidate budgets remains high

· November 24, 2025

Source: German Ministry of Finance – in English…but your activity and behavior on this site made us think that you are a bot. Note: A number of things could be...

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German government intensifies its investment drive: 2026 federal budget and fiscal plan to 2029 adopted

· November 24, 2025

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Fiscal foundations for the coming years: German government adopts 2025 federal budget, benchmark figures to 2029 and implementation of the €500bn investment package

· November 24, 2025

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Intensified cooperation enhances prospects for reconstruction in Ukraine

· November 24, 2025

Source: German Ministry of Finance – in English…but your activity and behavior on this site made us think that you are a bot. Note: A number of things could be...