“The German economy is stuck in stagnation,” is how Heiner Herkenhoff, CEO of the Association of German Banks, described the bleak picture painted by the annual economic report. He highlighted the fact that by the end of 2024, Germany’s overall economic output will be only slightly higher than it

Association of German Banks on the Federal Government’s annual economic report: Alarming analysis – “major boost” needed urgently

The German electronics and digital industries saw a return to significant growth in 2021. Both production in real terms and nominal sales increased by ten percent. Exports also grew by ten percent. In fact, the industry has not only made up for the losses it suffered during the pandemic in 2020, it

The electronics and digital industries in Germany: facing multiple challenges after dynamic recovery

Transatlantic relations have had their ups and downs in recent years. But the inauguration of the new US administration has raised hopes of better cooperation in the future. US President Joe Biden and his Secretary of State Antony Blinken have repeatedly underlined the importance of transatlantic

Transatlantic Business Initiative – fresh impetus for better cooperation

Through the TBI, German business seeks to inject new momentum into transatlantic relations, building on &nbsp;trade and economic policy support from Berlin and Brussels.

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The US-elections will take place on 5 November 2024: voters will select a new president, the entire House of Representatives and one third of the US-Senate. This election highlights the political situation in the US and telegraphs potential changes. And of course, any political and economic developm

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Die Chefvolkswirte der privaten Banken haben ihre Einschätzung zur konjunkturellen Entwicklung in Deutschland angepasst. Nachdem sie im Frühjahr

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President of the Association of German Banks calls for reforms


	The Banking Congress welcomes EU discussions regarding the single financial market&nbsp;
	Financial market regulations in need of review
	Europe’s banks at risk of a competitive disadvantage on the international stage


Private banks in Europe believe that new opportunities are opening up fo

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