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Videostream of the conference "The ECB and Its Watchers XXI"

At the 21st edition of the conference "The ECB and Its Watchers", central bankers, financial market participants and academics discussed the mandate…

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For Volker Wieland ECB communication regarding inflation is too narrow (CNBC)

According to Prof. Volker Wieland, the European Central Bank (ECB) should take a broader look in its communication regarding inflation. "The ECB only…

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Volker Wieland calls for stricter rules for monetary policy (FAZ)

How can the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy be reconciled with the proportionality check that was required by the Federal Constitutional…

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Volker Wieland criticizes narrow view on inflation (Wirtschaftswoche)

Do the central banks look at the right target when measuring inflation? In an interview with the German magazine "Wirtschaftswoche", Prof. Volker…

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Volker Wieland advises against further easing of the ECB monetary policy (Börsen-Zeitung)

Prof. Volker Wieland advises against further easing the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy. "The ECB has responded very quickly and…

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The conference "The ECB and Its Watchers" will contribute to the ECB strategic review (FAZ)

In September, the European Central Bank (ECB) will continue its strategic review that was on hold due to the corona pandemic. The conference "The ECB…

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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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