The President of the Bundesbank, Jens Weidmann, believes that measures taken by central banks cannot take the place of necessary structural reforms. During a speech in London, he welcomed the assurances of some European heads of government that they do not intend to ease up in their efforts, but also expressed a certain degree of scepticism.

Speaking in Frankfurt, Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann underscored the importance of the G20 for international free trade and for progress in financial market regulation. In times like these, international cooperation is particularly important, he said, which is why the G20 is a "precious treasure".

Professor Axel A Weber, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Keynote Speech held at the 18th Conference of the European Association for Banking and Financial History e. V.

Dr Andreas Dombret, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Speech to the CDU Economic Council

German banks tightened their credit standards and lending conditions again in the second quarter of 2020. While there was a sharp rise in demand for loans to enterprises, demand for loans for house purchase fell for the first time since 2017. This is shown by the results of a survey of German banks’ lending, which is conducted four times a year.

A study conducted by the Bundesbank's Research Centre shows that Germany's expansionary fiscal policy had a stimulating effect during the crisis. However, its impact on other countries within the euro area was marginal.

Communication in real time is something we all take for granted. And consumers nowadays expect to be able to bank just as quickly. Bundesbank Executive Board member Carl-Ludwig Thiele says that providers vying for a stake in the new digital services market will only prevail if they can inspire long-term confidence in consumers.

Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann has called for further reform steps in Europe. "Much has been done – in the member states as well as at the European level," Weidmann said in Athens. Despite this progress, there is still need for further action, he said.

According to Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann, banks need to take adequate account of climate-related financial risks in their risk management. “If financing environmentally harmful projects were to become less attractive as a result, that would be a welcome side effect,” he said in a speech.

Dr Jens Weidmann, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Speech at the American Council on Germany

ECB Executive Board member Sabine Lautenschläger says that banks in Europe would be put through their paces. "I think it's hugely important for our stress test to be tough," she commented on the second day of the Bundesbank's symposium. This year was an opportunity to straighten things up, she added.