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National Cash Forum advocates binding statutory rounding rule for cash payments

11.03.2025

By way of majority, the National Cash Forum advocates rounding up or down to the nearest 5 euro cent for cash payments in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Finance is called upon to advocate for, and press ahead with, a binding statutory rounding rule in Germany. The rounding rule should be applied across Europe as uniformly as possible.

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© Christian Thiel

Bundesbank proposes debt brake reform for sound public finances and increased investment

04.03.2025

The Bundesbank is expanding its reform proposals for central government’s debt brake. With regard to the debt ratio, Germany is doing well by international standards. Our reform proposal for the debt brake preserves sound public finances whilst at the same time facilitating urgently needed investment, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said. The concept supports measures needed to strengthen infrastructure and defence whilst ensuring sustainable public finances over the long term, in line with European rules.

[Bundesbank proposes debt brake reform for sound public finances and increased investment](/en/tasks/topics/bundesbank-proposes-debt-brake-reform-for-sound-public-finances-and-increased-investment-952716)

© Gaby Gerster

Monetary policy measures shape the Bundesbank’s balance sheet

25.02.2025

As in 2023, the monetary policy measures of the past few years shaped the Bundesbank’s annual accounts in the 2024 financial year. It recorded an accumulated loss of €19.2 billion for the reporting year, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel and First Deputy Governor Sabine Mauderer said at the press conference presenting the Bank’s annual accounts. The Bundesbank has a sound balance sheet, Mr Nagel stressed, explaining that the value of its revaluation reserves was many times greater than the current and prospective accumulated losses.

[Monetary policy measures shape the Bundesbank’s balance sheet](/en/tasks/topics/annual-report-951410)

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German economic output falls in fourth quarter of 2024 – exports and industry remain a concern

21.02.2025

According to the current issue of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report, German economic output fell surprisingly significantly in the fourth quarter of 2024. The main reasons for this were declining exports and weak industrial output, especially in the automotive sector, while private and government consumption expenditure rose. The labour market outlook also suggests a continued cooldown.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office; Eurostat

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