Germany’s current account posted a surplus of €20.0 billion in July 2020, down €0.5 billion from the previous month’s level.

Bundesbank Executive Board member Sabine Mauderer has warned of the enormous costs that climate change will cause for the economies and societies. "More public and private money needs to flow into research and development, fostering climate-friendly innovation," Mauderer demanded at a conference. This would help to master the necessary transformation in the real economy.