Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann has conflicting views on the United States’ decision to initially exempt the European Union from the recently enacted tariffs on steel and aluminium. Though it avoided an open trade conflict, the agreement reached between the United States and the EU was no victory for international free trade, Mr Weidmann explained during a speech in Vienna.

According to Bundesbank Executive Board member Joachim Wuermeling new risks are emerging and will determine the Basel Agenda. “I am thinking of climate risks in banks’ balance sheets or risks stemming from crypto assets as well as new players like BigTechs expanding to banking business”, he said at an event in Washington D.C.

Historisch bedeutsame Münzen aus der Zeit des Westfälischen Friedens sind bis zum 25. August im Stadtmuseum in Münster zu sehen. Die Exponate aus der Sammlung der Bundesbank zeigen bedeutende Personen des Dreißigjährigen Krieges.

Germany’s net international investment position stood at €2,073 billion at the end of 2018, thus amounting to around 62% of nominal gross domestic product. The German net external asset position rose by €281 billion year-on-year. 

Am 1. und 2. Juli 2017 öffnet die Deutsche Bundesbank an ihren beiden Frankfurter Standorten wieder die Pforten. "Wir können dieses Jahr auf 60 Jahre unabhängiger Geld- und Zentralbankpolitik zurückblicken und möchten dieses Jubiläum mit den Menschen der Region feiern", sagte Bundesbankpräsident Jens Weidmann.

This year, the Deutsche Bundesbank will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. The legislation which brought it into being, the Bundesbank Act (Gesetz über die Deutsche Bundesbank), was signed into law on 26 July 1957 by the Federal President.

German external assets grew by a net €231 billion in 2016, closing the year at €1,709 billion. This increase was chiefly attributable to net capital exports, which were primarily a reflection of last year’s current account surplus.

The Bundesbank recalls the achievements of its former President Hans Tietmeyer, who has just turned 85. In a conversation with publisher David Marsh, Hans Tietmeyer reviews past monetary policy decisions.