Der EZB-Rat hat heute beschlossen, die drei Leitzinssätze der EZB unverändert zu belassen. Er ist entschlossen, dafür zu sorgen, dass sich die Inflation auf mittlere Frist beim Zielwert von 2 % stabilisiert. Der Krieg im Nahen Osten hat zu deutlich unsichereren Aussichten geführt.

According to the general rules for Eurosystem monetary policy instruments and procedures, the outright purchase and sale of securities on the market (outright transactions) are considered standard open market operations within the Eurosystem’s monetary policy framework.

Link to selected standards and initiatives at national level, of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), at European level (outside the ESCB), selected international standards and initiatives and links to English language websites of EU/ESCB central banks.

As expected, the Deutsche Bundesbank further reduced its loss for the year in 2025. In view of a significant improvement in profitability, the loss for the year fell by more than one-half compared with 2024 to €8.6 billion. 

Detailed description of positions of banks’ month-end asset and liability positions in the form of a balance sheet with a supplementary breakdown of the balance sheet items by category, maturity and sector of the respective creditors and debtors.

Frequently asked questions about the digital euro.

International investors are turning more to Europe and Germany. The next technological leap is Europe’s chance to step into a more prominent role on the global stage, argues Sabine Mauderer, First Deputy Governor of the Bundesbank.