In 2024, Germany paid more to the European level than it received by around 0.4 % of its gross national income (€18 billion), as explained in the current edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report. It was thus one of ten Member States that made net contributions to the EU budget and the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) off-budget entity. It was not among the frontrunners, however, as it received significantly more NGEU grants than it did in previous years. Once every year, the Bundesbank calculates the net contributions to the EU budget and NGEU. In addition, the Monthly Report examines the European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework.

Three years of intense cooperation, 19 stakeholder central banks, and one clear objective: building central bank capacities in the Western Balkans. The conclusion of phase II of this EU-funded project set a strong example for stability, trust and convergence to European standards. A follow-up project is being lined up and could kick off in February 2026. 

The MFI interest rate statistics is composed as a representative sample of around 240 institutions. The MFI interest rate statistics measure the interest rates applied by domestic banks (MFIs) and the corresponding volumes for euro-denominated lending and deposit business with households and non-financial corporations domiciled in the euro area.

In early summer, a delegation from the Deutsche Bundesbank travelled to the Principality of Andorra to lay the foundations for future cooperation. The visit focused on discussions with public financial institutions about economic and fiscal policy issues and explored potential areas of cooperation. This successful meeting marks a promising first step towards a closer partnership.

On 5 August 2025, the Bundesbank welcomed a high-level delegation from the National Bank of Tajikistan in Munich. The focal point of the visit was the exchange of views on cash management, automation and digitalisation. Read more on how the international dialogue opens up new perspectives for the Governor and colleagues in the branches, strengthening cooperation at all levels.