The current decade could mark a turning point in the international division of labour. The coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s attack on Ukraine caused severe disruptions to international supply chains. Production relationships could undergo lasting change owing to the two events, the Bundesbank’s economists write in the October Monthly Report. In their article, they explore whether this is already being reflected in Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) relationships.

The Annual Report provides an overview of economic and monetary developments in the reporting year as well as the tasks and activities of the Deutsche Bundesbank.