Neben dem wertschätzenden Umfeld schätzt Georg die spannenden fachlichen Aufgaben bei der Bundesbank, die ihm Raum zum Ausprobieren und Weiterentwickeln geben.

The German economy is not only struggling with persistent economic headwinds, but also with structural problems, said Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel, presenting the Bundesbank’s new Forecast for Germany. The Bundesbank projects a slight decline of 0.2 % in real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 and only a slight rise in 2025. The labour market, too, is now responding noticeably to the protracted weakness of the economy. The inflation rate remains elevated in 2025, but is likely to return to 2 % in the years that follow.

As part of its Christmas series, the German government has decided to mint a €25 collector coin entitled “Advent wreath”, to be issued at 21 November 2024.

In an interview with the news magazine Focus, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel talks about how inflation will develop over the next few years and what the change in US presidency could mean for Europe. He also explains the advantages of the digital euro for both retailers and customers.

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