
Former State Secretary Nimmermann to Join Bundesbank Board
Former State Secretary Nimmermann is expected to join the Bundesbank board, according to a business ticker, indicating a significant appointment within Germany's central bank.
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Former State Secretary Nimmermann is expected to join the Bundesbank board, according to a business ticker, indicating a significant appointment within Germany's central bank.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to implement further interest rate increases if deemed necessary, with the Bundesbank president citing the Middle East war as a potential factor.

A Bundesbank board member argues that while Europe possesses technological capabilities, it must now focus on delivering successful products to drive future growth and productivity.

The Bundesbank estimates that the fuel discount will lower Germany's inflation rate by approximately a quarter percentage point in both May and June, though inflation is expected to remain elevated.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel stated that two crucial factors will determine whether the European Central Bank (ECB) decides to raise interest rates at its upcoming June meeting, following unchanged rates in April.

Wilhelmine Dreißig and Anna-Elisabeth Lüke are recognized for their indispensable contributions as pioneers at the Bundesbank, shaping currency reform and banking statistics.

Otmar Issing, renowned as 'Mister Euro' for his eight-year tenure as chief economist of both the Bundesbank and the ECB, celebrates his 90th birthday, remaining an influential figure in economic circles.

Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, is vacating its current headquarters and is searching for a new property, with its president reportedly struggling in the role of a real estate expert due to high demands for the new building.

The Bundesbank has decided to vacate its old headquarters, with the city of Frankfurt planning to acquire the site for a European School, a move expected to cost a triple-digit million euro sum, while the central bank seeks a new high-rise location downtown.

The Bundesbank's 2025 annual report reveals another substantial loss, following a similar deficit in the previous year. Bundesbank officials, however, do not view this as a critical issue.

An economic viability report suggests the German Bundesbank can give up its 1972-built high-rise headquarters, a move Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel is reportedly open to.

A Bundesbank study reveals that cashless payments, such as card or smartphone transactions, are becoming more common in Germany, with consumers paying more frequently without cash than with notes or coins last year for the first time.

Officials at the European Central Bank (ECB) are reportedly considering another interest rate increase as early as July, with some members advocating for tighter monetary policy. This potential hike aims to address ongoing inflationary pressures.

The European Central Bank's monetary policy is being criticized for becoming too entangled and losing its independence, potentially to the detriment of Euro-Europeans, unlike the Bundesbank's historical reputation.

The president of the German central bank 'Bundesbank', Joachim Nagel, has hinted that the European Central Bank (ECB) might increase interest rates at its next meeting in June, considering the Iran war...
The Bundesbank has recommended that the European Union pursue access to Anthropic's Mythos, an advanced artificial intelligence system.

The head of the German Bundesbank has broken his silence, issuing stark warnings about Germany's escalating debt, a rare public stance on daily politics from the central bank.

Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel is employing a strategic maneuver to bypass regulatory obstacles, setting the stage for a delicate balancing act at the upcoming Commerzbank general meeting, where reliance on Bank Jefferies may be ill-advised given its issues with the Bundesbank.

The Bundesbank is vacating its old headquarters, but the high-rise building cannot be demolished as it has been designated a top-tier architectural monument.

Landmark site in Frankfurt to become new home for city’s overcrowded European School

Die Bundesbank weist abermals einen Verlust aus. Der jährliche Fehlbetrag ist deutlich kleiner als im Vorjahr.

According to Bundesbank figures, less counterfeit money was in circulation in Germany in 2025, attributed to successful police work and the ease of recognizing fake banknotes.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has been awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor. The order was founded by Napoleon, with Goethe among its first recipients.
Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, forecasts economic growth for the country in 2026, attributing it to increased spending that offsets the impact of war.

Burkhard Balz, a board member of the Deutsche Bundesbank known for his engagement with the digital euro, is set to resign this summer, prompting questions about his successor.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel warned that the Eurozone faces serious inflation problems, preparing consumers for prolonged price increases. He indicated that interest rate hikes would be necessary to address the situation.

The head of Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, has called for broad access to Anthropic's Mythos technology. He simultaneously warned that Europe must implement measures to prevent its potential misuse.

Otmar Issing, widely known as 'Mister Euro' for his significant role as chief economist for both the Bundesbank and the ECB, is celebrating his 90th birthday.

German banking supervision is reportedly scrutinizing investment bank Jefferies for building a large derivatives position in Commerzbank shares on behalf of its alleged client, Unicredit, with potential penalties from the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Die Entscheidung der Bundesbank, ihr angestammtes Gelände aufzugeben, ist falsch. Für die Stadt ergeben sich daraus dennoch Vorteile.

New plans suggest that the European School could move to the current Bundesbank site in Frankfurt if the central bank permanently vacates the premises.

German readers are questioning whether the Bundesbank should retrieve its gold reserves stored at the US Federal Reserve, fearing potential access by Donald Trump. An economist from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy advises against such a move.

Irena Radović, Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG), highlighted the long-term cooperation with Bundesbank as crucial for strengthening institutional foundations and ensuring Montenegro's timely and functional EU integration.