Jens Weidmann
Central bankers debate next steps on climate change
Jens Weidmann argues for independent agency to relieve burden on central banks
ECB’s asset buying should drop ‘market neutrality’ – Rehn
Finnish governor says ECB should adopt green principles, but Bundesbank’s Weidmann is opposed
Rehn says ECB should adopt average inflation targeting
Finnish governor says current target has “asymmetric downward bias”
Lagarde and Weidmann clash over EU recovery fund
ECB president wants it to become a permanent fiscal tool, Bundesbank president thinks it should remain a one-off
ECB will consider dropping market neutrality – Lagarde
Policy review will consider abandoning principle guiding asset purchases, but Bundesbank’s Weidmann is opposed
Should the ECB follow the Fed in adopting a dual mandate?
Current and former officials argue an expanded mandate could prove ineffective and compromise ECB’s independence
ECB open to above-target inflation – Lagarde
President lays out strategy review goals, hinting approach could bring ECB closer to the Fed
Is there a rift in the ECB governing council?
Mixed messages from Christine Lagarde were followed by sharp divergence among board members
Influential Fed economist Thomas Laubach dies
Current and former Fed officials pay tribute to the US central bank’s German influencer, who died on September 2
ECB should scale back monetary stimulus after crisis – Weidmann
Knot says central bank should adopt symmetry in the implementation of PEPP purchases
Book notes: Stable banks in challenging times, by Andreas Dombret
Dombret’s stability and rule-based compass should be that for every aspiring central banker, worldwide
Weidmann to use ECB documents before German lawmakers - report
Bundesbank president’s appearance may satisfy conditions of German court ruling
Weidmann to testify quarterly in parliament to explain ECB policy
Measure follows constitutional court ruling requiring ECB to demonstrate proportionality of government bond purchases
What can the ECB do now?
Central bank is facing coronavirus shock with limited room for further policy measures
Central Banking Awards 2020: the winners
All the winners in the 2020 Central Banking Awards
Central Banking Awards 2020: final winners announced
Awards include lifetime achievement, transparency, communications and website
Lifetime achievement award: Otmar Issing
The architect of the euro’s monetary operating framework is still playing an important role in shaping the debate on monetary policy
ECB officials lay out positions on future inflation target
Weidmann and de Cos set priorities as strategy review focuses on inflation measurement and target
Should the ECB increase the transparency of governing council meetings?
Observers and former officials weigh pros and cons of greater disclosure for policy efficacy and independence
CBDC has been “over-hyped” – former RBI deputy
Focus on retail CBDCs is a potential distraction from core central banking functions, says Sinha
Will the ECB make climate change a policy goal?
Weidmann declared strong opposition to “green QE” as climate groups call on Lagarde to shift policy
The challenges facing Christine Lagarde
The new ECB president will need to focus on a successful review of the ECB’s monetary and communications policy, while encouraging fiscal stimulus and structural reform
Dutch governor warns of unconventional policy hazards
Knot also argues for expansionary fiscal policy and symmetrical inflation target
Was Draghi one of the great central bankers?
A look back at how Mario Draghi confronted the financial crisis and existential concerns about the euro