When the third stage of European monetary union (EMU) was initiated on 1 January 1999, monetary and foreign exchange policy was transferred to the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), which consists of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks of the participating member states.

Commercial property prices in Germany increased by 2.1 % on the year in the first quarter of 2026. This means the rise that had begun in mid-2024 continued almost unchanged.

Für die Portraitreihe „Unterwegs mit…“ des ZDF‑Morgenmagazins hat Reporter Cherno Jobatey Bundesbankpräsident Nagel beim Wocheneinkauf begleitet. Im Interview diskutierten sie darüber, warum Preise steigen, Bargeld weiterhin unverzichtbar bleibt und der digitale Euro Europas Souveränität stärken würde. Der Bundesbankpräsident verriet außerdem, was er gerne in seiner Freizeit macht. 

Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €23.6 billion in March 2026. This was €3.1 billion up on the previous month’s level. The goods account surplus decreased, but the surplus in invisible current transactions, which comprise services as well as primary and secondary income, increased more strongly.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “Konrad Adenauer” scheduled to be issued on 8 January 2026. The coin is in honour of Konrad Adenauer (1876–1967), the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the second coin to be issued in the “Unity and Justice and Freedom” series. Each year, a new €2 commemorative coin honouring politicians whose actions particularly shaped the history of the Federal Republic of Germany will be issued.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.