Welcome to the Association of German Banks.
Shaping the future of the financial industry.
Position paper
14th of July 2026
Five success factors for the establishment of the digital euro
The digital euro is intended to strengthen European sovereignty and independence in payments. Policymakers are therefore keen to introduce it swiftly. However, high complexity and unclear priorities risk undermining these objectives.
The Association of German Banks in numbers
180
Employees work for the Association of German Banks.
3
locations. We work in Berlin, Brussels and Frankfurt/Main.
184
members are part of our association, mainly private banks operating in Germany.
24
Fintechs are among our members.