Legal norms in Germany consist of laws and statutory orders. These are also fleshed out in BaFin circulars and guidance notices.

Disruptions to the financial and monetary system can stunt economic growth, reduce employment and strain government budgets. The Bundesbank observes the financial and monetary system, analyses systemic risks and plays an active role in national, European and global committees and institutions in order to identify threats in a timely manner and avert financial crises through risk-based measures and regulation.

The Bundesbank’s range of educational services are designed to impart basic knowledge in the areas of money, currency and central banking as part of its general economic education activities.

Pictures and information on the national sides of the coins in circulation in the Vatican.

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.

24. – 25.04.2025 | Spring Conference | Eltville am Rhein

24. – 25.04.2025 | Spring Conference | Eltville am Rhein

A functioning economy requires a stable banking system. The recent financial crisis has highlighted the enormous fallout that an uncontrolled accumulation of risks in the banking sector can have for the entire economy. Banking supervisors are therefore entrusted with monitoring credit institutions' business activities and preserving investors' confidence by ensuring the efficiency and stability of the banking system.

The Bundesbank sees the German economy continuing to grow in the coming months, albeit with a time lag. As from the beginning of 2024, the German economy is likely to return to an expansion path and gradually pick up speed, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said regarding the current Forecast for Germany. 

Fünfjährliche Anpassung beruht auf BIP- und Bevölkerungszahlen der Europäischen Kommission. Anteil am EZB-Kapital bei 17 nationalen Zentralbanken künftig höher, bei 9 geringer und bei 1 unverändert. Keine Veränderung am Rotationssystem der Stimmrechte.
 

Im Oktober 2023 wies die Leistungsbilanz einen Überschuss von 34 Mrd. € auf nach 31 Mrd. € im Vormonat.

The German government has decided to mint a €5 collectors’ coin entitled “Banded demoiselle”, to be issed at 9 November 2023. It is the fifth coin issued as part of the “Wonderful world of insects” series, which will see a total of nine coins with partially coloured motifs issued from 2022 to 2024.

The German government has decided to mint a €5 collectors’ coin entitled “Seven-spot ladybird”, to be issed ar 9 March 2023.

The German government has decided to mint a €5 collectors’ coin entitled “Red mason bee”, to be issed at 7 September 2023. It is the fourth coin issued as part of the “Wonderful world of insects” series, which will see a total of nine coins with partially coloured motifs issued over the period 2022-24.

The German government has decided to mint a €5 collectors’ coin entitled “Swallowtail”, to be issed at 15 June 2023. It is the third coin issued as part of the “Wonderful world of insects” series, which will see a total of nine coins with partially coloured motifs issued over the period 2022-24.

The €5 collectors' coin with a violet plastic ring was issued in September 2021. It was minted on behalf of the German government and is the last in a five-part series, “Climate zones of the Earth” (2017-21).