President Jens Weidmann pointed out that the experts were forecasting only a slow recovery when measured against the sudden slump experienced: “Economic activity is expected to return to its pre-crisis level only towards the end of 2022,” he noted. Nevertheless, he is not anticipating any major long-term harm for the economy’s potential output, albeit based on the assumption that a medical solution to combat the pandemic will be available in the middle of next year.  

According to the latest Bundesbank projections, the German economy will recover following a deep recession in the second quarter of this year. Economic output is estimated to shrink by 7% in 2020, but in the next two years, real gross domestic product (GDP) will then increase by 3 to 4% per year.

The December 2023 Monthly Report projects how the German economy is likely to develop up until 2026. It also features an article discussing model-based recommendations for monetary policy decision-making. In addition, the report analyses the profitability and financing of German enterprises in 2022. A further contribution examines the challenges and current situation with regard to the regulation of crypto assets.

Zum Schülerbuch „Geld verstehen“ und dem dazugehörigen Arbeitsheft gibt es eine separate didaktische Handreichung für Lehrkräfte - mit Vorschlägen zur Unterrichtsgestaltung, weiterführenden Informationen und den Lösungen zu den Arbeitsblättern.

In der aktuellen Ausgabe informieren wir Sie unter anderem über den digitalen Euro, neue Technologien für die Abwicklung DLT-basierter Transaktionen in Zentralbankgeld, den Start von ECMS im November 2024 sowie über 20 Jahre AK ZVS. 

“German economic output underwent a massive decline in the first quarter of 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to contain it,” the Bundesbank notes in the current issue of the Monthly Report. Since these measures were still in place in April and substantial restrictions are likely to persist in spite of an easing in some cases, the experts expect economic output in the second quarter to be significantly lower still.

Frequently ask questions about cash

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This is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions about euro coins. Please read the following information before contacting the Bundesbank.

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The Bundesbank has a dedicated credit assessment system to assess the credit quality of debtors of non-marketable assets. Credit assessment goes back a long way at the Bundesbank. Counterparties can use the Bank's credit assessment to determine an enterprise's or debtor's eligibility in the context of their monetary policy operations.

The Bundesbank has a dedicated credit assessment system to assess the credit quality of debtors of non-marketable assets. Credit assessment goes back a long way at the Bundesbank. Counterparties can use the Bank's credit assessment to determine an enterprise's or debtor's eligibility in the context of their monetary policy operations.

Covid-19 und die Auswirkungen auf die Banken in Deutschland – über dieses Thema haben Vertreter der Kreditwirtschaft, Politik, Wissenschaft und Bankenaufsicht am 5. Mai 2020 diskutiert.

Statement von Vorstandsmitglied Joachim Wuermeling zu Covid-19 und die Auswirkungen auf die Banken in Deutschland.

Short film from the media pact "Dealing with Money" for lower secondary school. Moderated by Philipp Walulis.