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German banks tighten corporate lending policies further
German banks tightened corporate lending policies as planned in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Bank Lending Survey.
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Net sales on German bond market reach €28.1 billion in February
Net sales on the German bond market totaled €28.1 billion in February 2026, according to the latest data from the Deutsche Bundesbank.
German public debt rises to €2.84 trillion in 2025, debt ratio at 63.5 percent
German public debt increased by €144 billion in 2025, reaching €2.84 trillion.
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German debt securities record high net sales in January 2026
The Bundesbank reported high net sales of German debt securities totaling €78.5 billion in January 2026.
Bundesbank opts for new Frankfurt headquarters after cost analysis
The Deutsche Bundesbank's Executive Board has decided to acquire a new property in Frankfurt to serve as its future headquarters.
Bundesbank's annual deficit more than halved, balance sheet solid
The Deutsche Bundesbank reported a more than halved annual deficit for 2025, affirming its balance sheet remains solid.
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Damage from counterfeit money falls sharply in Germany
The Deutsche Bundesbank identified nearly 68,000 fake euro banknotes in German payment transactions in 2025.
Bundesbank and EU launch Western Balkans central bank support
The Deutsche Bundesbank and the European Commission, alongside 19 national central banks and the ECB, have launched Phase III of an EU-funded programme.
German banks significantly tighten lending policies in late 2025
German banks significantly tightened their lending policies for corporate and household loans in the fourth quarter of 2025, exceeding the previous quarter's restrictions.
Deutsche Bundesbank announces first 20-year federal bond
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced the issuance of Germany's first 20-year federal bond today.
Germany tenders €6 billion in federal treasury notes
The German Finance Agency, acting on behalf of the Federal Republic and via the Deutsche Bundesbank, is tendering €6 billion in 2.10 percent federal treasury notes.
Bundesbank details German financial asset formation and external financing in Q3 2025
The Bundesbank has published data on financial asset formation and external financing in Germany for the third quarter of 2025.