CIC-Newsletter – October 2025 International Central Bank Dialogue (CIC)

14.10.2025

Dear subscriber,

We are happy to send you our latest newsletter.

These are the topics we’ve put together for you:

Course program for 2026: Less screen time, more face time – discover our new, practice-driven course program with 48 courses.
Western Balkans project: Phase II of this EU-funded project has been successfully completed, wrapping up three years of intensive cooperation involving 19 central banks. A follow-up project is already being lined up.
Delegation visit to Andorra: A delegation of Bundesbank representatives visited Andorra to strengthen cooperation and open up new perspectives.
Building bridges with Tajikistan: A delegation from the National Bank of Tajikistan paid a visit to Munich to share views on cash management, automation and digitalisation.
Change of office and new faces: Meet our new representatives in Paris, Rome and Madrid and new faces in our project management team in Frankfurt.

We wish you a pleasant and informative read!

Course program for 2026: more sessions in person, more practical takeaways, more networking

© Silke Schrupp

Less screen time, more face time – in our new course program for 2026, we’re putting a spotlight on in-person training, interactive learning and practice-driven content! We’re offering 48 courses, including 13 expert panels, so you’re bound to find a perfect opportunity to widen your skillset and make valuable contacts. Explore the new topics we’re offering next year and find out more about our state-of-the-art delivery methods. Registration is now open.

Course program for 2026: more sessions in person, more practical takeaways, more networking
Stability and trust a common goal: phase II of Western Balkans project successfully completed

© Lea Schuck

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.

Stability and trust a common goal: phase II of Western Balkans project successfully completed
Bundesbank delegation visits Andorra – a step towards cooperation

© Ministry of Finance Andorra

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.

Bundesbank delegation visits Andorra – a step towards cooperation
Building bridges in central banking: delegation from Tajikistan hosted in Munich

© Arkadi Notkin

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.

Building bridges in central banking: delegation from Tajikistan hosted in Munich
Changes of office and new faces

© GettyImages/ Clerkenwell

It’s been all change lately at the German Embassies in Paris, Rome and Madrid, as the Bundesbank’s previous representatives bid farewell after four eventful years and hand over the reins to their successors. At the same time, we’re delighted to welcome two new members on board in our project management team in Frankfurt. Read on to learn more about our new colleagues and find out what makes them tick.

Changes of office and new faces