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Priorities and challenges for Europe in a changing world

· Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Germany)

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· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiPriorities and challenges for Europe in a changing world

ContextKeynote speech by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the New Year's Reception of AmCham Germany, Frankfurt am Main, 16 February 2026.

Why it mattersThe Bundesbank President stresses the depth of EU-US investment ties as transatlantic relations come under pressure.

Problems raised
  1. Europe faces a changing world.
  2. Transatlantic ties are under pressure.
  3. Investment links need trust.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build on huge mutual EU-US investment.
  2. Keep bridges like AmCham strong.
  3. Preserve mutual trust and collaboration.
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