Population developments are posing challenges for the German labour market and government finances. The scale of these challenges depends on how long people work and when they retire. This issue is addressed in the Bundesbank’s current Monthly Report. It analyses when people covered by the statutory pension insurance scheme (insurees) retire and discusses what might boost employment. The report also shows how reductions and increases for early or late retirement could be determined.

Die Instandhaltung sämtlicher technischer Anlagen liegt in unseren Händen – von Bauunterhaltsleistungen, dem Störungsmanagement und digitalem Facility Management über die Bauprojektbegleitung bis zur Betreuung unseres Rechenzentrums und Schnittstellenaufgaben zu unserem Campus-Neubau.

Curious about the future of money from a central bank’s perspective? Hyeonhee Kim shares her internship experience at the Digital Euro team. From crypto assets to stablecoins – discover how innovation meets tradition in shaping tomorrow’s finance.

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.