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Volker Wieland asks ECB to explain monetary policy in an underständable way (Deutschlandfunk)

In May, the Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the European Central Bank (ECB) was to demonstrate the proportionality of its bond purchases under…

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Volker Wieland: Federal Constitutional Court has strengthened the ECB‘s independence

According to Prof. Volker Wieland, the Federal Constitutional Court‘s judgment regarding the bond purchases of the European Central Bank has…

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Monetary policy in the corona crisis (Phoenix Plus)

In the Phoenix documentary "Threats of a financial crash after corona", Prof. Volker Wieland explains the effects of central bank monetary policy and…

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Helmut Siekmann explains ECB judgment of the Federal Constitutional Court

The ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) on the PSPP programme of the European Central Bank (ECB) on 5 May has triggered strong…

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In his statement regarding the corona stimulus package, Prof. Volker Wieland puts emphasis on debt sustainability

According to Prof. Volker Wieland, for the decision about the stimulus package in the corona crisis it is essential to put a special emphasis on debt…

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Volker Wieland warns against hasty discussions about tax increases (Deutsche Welle TV, FAZ, Dow Jones)

After the German Council of Economic Experts have cut their economic outlook, Volker Wieland is expecting an economic recovery as of summer. Based on…

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IMFS Policy Webinar with Prof. Volker Wieland on June 24

The economic outlook in the coronavirus pandemic and adequate economic policy measures will be in the focus of an IMFS Policy Webinar with Prof.…

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Helmut Siekmann asks for more respect for the Federal Constitutional Court (Börsen-Zeitung)

In an opinion piece in the German financial daily "Börsen-Zeitung", Prof. Helmut Siekmann calls for more respect for the Federal Constitutional Court.…

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In Volker Wieland's opinion stimulus package does not include real reforms (Reuters)

According to Prof. Volker Wieland, the government measures are a "substantial stimulus package". However, in his view, it is too minutely detailed and…

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Volker Wieland: Permanent public financing is not part of the ECB's role (Börsen-Zeitung)

According to Prof. Volker Wieland, it is not necessary for the European Central Bank (ECB) to increase bond purchases right now. The current volume of…

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