CIC-Newsletter – May 2026
International Central Bank Dialogue (CIC)

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We look forward to giving you a current insight into our work in this issue. You can learn more about our President’s visit to the House of the Euro and his talk on the digital euro. We will also be reporting on new partnerships with South America, an expert panel in Mumbai to discuss the West Asia crisis and an EU-funded activity on the topic of cash management with African central banks. In addition, our new representatives in the international network will be providing some personal impressions. This diversity is what matters in central bank cooperation.

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Bundesbank President Nagel at the House of the Euro in Brussels During his visit to the House of the Euro in Brussels, Bundesbank President Nagel said in a keynote speech, „The digital euro has moved far beyond a technical concept – it is now a political project for more sovereignty”. These remarks came ahead of a panel discussion on the digital euro and its significance for Europe’s strategic autonomy. ›

Bundesbank strengthens cooperation with South America With new cooperation agreements, the Bundesbank is strengthening its relations with the central banks of Chile and Argentina. The formal partnerships are intended to promote dialogue and an exchange of ideas on topics relating to central banking, such as innovation and cash management, and to facilitate joint projects. ›

Expert panel in Mumbai: West Asia crisis – What it means for India Rising oil prices, higher inflation and the rupee at a record low – India is hit hard by the consequences of the West Asia crisis. At the same time, consumption and investment are supporting high growth. An exclusive expert forum in Mumbai analyses developments. ›

Cash remains essential The Bundesbank launched the first activity under the recently extended European System of Central Banks (ESCB) programme for African central banks, funded by the European Union (EU), with a training event on cash management in Frankfurt am Main. ›

New faces in the Bundesbank’s international network Our new representatives provide a personal insight into their tasks at the Consulate General in Mumbai and at the OECD in Paris. ›