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Germany's central bank, headquartered in Frankfurt, is independent of the government.
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Spain busts counterfeit ring behind fake euro coins
The counterfeiters allegedly put forged coins into circulation throughout the EU. So how can you tell if a coin is real?
Germany's Bundesbank confronts dark Nazi origins
Research showed that the bank, set up after World War II, was founded on a past tightly interwoven with the Nazi Party.
German central bank warns of recession, citing strikes
Germany's Bundesbank cited recent strikes as a factor, but added it did not anticipate a lasting or severe recession.
German economy contracts in 3rd quarter
After two quarters of stagnation, gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1% in the third quarter.
German housing prices drop in Q4 2022, signaling end to boom
Inflation and higher interest rates have led to the largest quarterly drop in housing prices in 16 years.
Bundesbank chief says inflation to remain high until 2024
The head of Germany's central bank says it will take time for the effect of higher interest rates to kick in.
Germany on track for recession into 2023
The Bundesbank said "unfavorable developments in the gas market" would put pressure on German manufacturers.
Bundesbank raises inflation forecast for 2022
The central bank also cut its growth forecast and warned that things could worsen, depending on the war in Ukraine.
The (formerly) stashed billions of the Bundesbank
Once upon a time, the Bundesbank bunker in Cochem stored emergency currency for use in the event of a crisis.
Joachim Nagel: Policy change ort not?
Will he change the traditionally hawkish monetary policy of the biggest central bank in the eurozone?
Germany's Bundesbank lowers 2022 growth forecast
High energy costs, supply bottlenecks and the omicron variant have cast a shadow over growth forecasts.
Bundesbank chief Weidmann quits before the end of his term
The exit of the monetary policy hawk comes amid heated debate about the future of ECB policies.
Head of German central bank to resign
After more than 10 years at the German central bank, Jens Weidmann has announced he will resign from the Bundesbank.
Germans hoard billions due to lockdown curbs
The amount held in private bank accounts increased by €182 billion over the past year, the central bank said.
German lawmakers to grill Merkel over Wirecard
Talking to DW, an opposition lawmaker accused Merkel of lobbying for Wirecard during a visit to China.
German central banker slams EU coronavirus aid package
The EU's coronavirus stimulus package needs more scrutiny, according to the head of Germany's Bundesbank.
German government endorses ECB bond-buying bid
The European Central Bank has met the terms set by the German judges, Berlin said.
Does Germany need a stimulus package to cope with recession?
The German government seems to be willing to depart from its long-term policy of balanced budgets.
Bundesbank warns of technical recession
The Bundesbank says a slump in the German economy could have continued over the summer.
Number of fake euro notes rises in Germany
Germany's banking authorities confiscated around €1.6 million worth of fake notes during the first half of 2019.
Bundesbank slashes German growth predictions
Germany's Bundesbank has cut its growth projections, citing "lackluster" exports.
Germany's sad farewell to €500 note
As the eurozone says goodbye to the €500 note, Germany and Austria are delaying their final farewell until April.
Bundesbank chief sees trade war as biggest risk
The head of the German central bank, Jens Weidmann, urged G20 leaders to make every effort to avoid a global trade war.
Damaged banknotes
If your Euros have had an accident, don't worry; you might be able to get replacement banknotes.
Germany probes Iran cash transfer request
German authorities are investigating an Iranian government plan to fly out hundreds of millions of euros from Hamburg.
Germany's ghost money revisited
In Germany there is a once mighty currency that you can put your hands on — just don't try paying with it.
Bundesbank profit doubles
Germany's central bank earned €2 billion more than it spent last year, doubling its profit over the previous year.
'We don't want Jens Weidmann'
Germany's central bank chief must not become head of the ECB, say France and Rome.
Ten years after the financial crisis
What have politicians and the financial world learned from the 2007/8 global financial crisis?
'Trying to bring the Bundesbank to reason'
ECB critics want the Bundesbank to opt out of the protracted asset purchase program.
German real estate bubble?
The German central bank sees a real estate bubble emerging amid low interest rates and banks hunting for yields.
Bundesbank profit tanks
Germany's central bank has posted only a small distributable profit for 2016.
German real estate market overheated
The Bundesbank singled out seven cities where property prices were particularly overvalued.
Decline in counterfeit money in Germany
New security features have led to a decline in fake money in Germany.
Ex-Bundesbank chief Hans Tietmeyer dies
Hans Tietmeyer held a major leadership role in two of Germany's most important transitions in recent memory.
'Monte dei Paschi rescue not unproblematic'
Jens Weidmann has said the planned state-funded rescue of Italian lender Monte dei Paschi is problematic.
German banker in Brexit banking warning
Germany's top banker says London would lose EU-wide banking rights if it abandons free trade with the EU.
Bundesbank calls for tax reduction
Germany's central bank has come out in favor of reducing the overall tax burden for Germans.
German economy to grow in Q3
The German economy will keep growing in the third quarter, defying worries over Brexit.
Germany, France set to grow
The central banks of Germany and France are seeing Europe's two biggest economies on a firm footing in the years ahead.
Bundesbank chief calls for stricter budget discipline
The Bundesbank chief has urged Brussels to tighten its controls over EU member states' budgetary policies.
Wealth: Not enough for most
Nowhere in Europe is wealth as unevenly distributed as in Germany.
Bundesbank: Inequality rising in Germany
Germany's central bank has reported the wealthy are prospering most from low interest rates and easy access to cash.
Germans still hoarding old Deutschmarks
Germany's central bank reminds hoarders to exchange their old D-marks for euros, as billions remain at large.
Detailed list of gold reserves
The German central bank has publicized a complete list with details on every bar of gold it possesses.
Bundesbank's Weidmann on immigration
Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann has called the current influx of refugees an opportunity.
Call for eurozone budget body
Jens Weidmann has called for an independent body to oversee member states' compliance with budget rules.
German wealth
Germany's central bank says the country's households are wealthier than ever.
Counterfeit euros
The number of counterfeit euros reported in Germany has hit an all-time high.
Bundesbank's Greece worries
Germany's central bank has expressed its dissatisfaction with the reform process in Greece.
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