The January 2017 Monthly Report contains an article on the Eurosystem’s asset purchases and the euro exchange rate. In addition, it analyses how debt levels have developed in the non-financial private sector in selected euro-area countries.

The October 2021 edition of the Monthly Report contains an article on state government finances in 2020 from the perspective of the temporary impact of the pandemic on the deficit situation and the effect of escape clauses on the building of reserves. Another topic discussed is the development of the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The question of how households in Germany view the digital euro is also addressed, with a presentation of initial survey results and interviews. The report additionally features an article on the regulation of remuneration in credit institutions.