Preparations for Brexit Since the summer of 2016, the German government has been preparing intensively for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. After the European Council unanimously and in agreement with the UK government extended the deadline for withdrawal under Article 50 until 31 October 2019, it remains unclear whether Brexit will occur with or without a deal. However, the German government is prepared for all scenarios. More
The German Finance Ministry around the world The Finance Ministry offers interesting and varied opportunities both in Germany and abroad. Globalisation, the continuing threat to our security from international terrorism, and Germany’s growing responsibilities – not just in Europe but all around the world – have meant that the Finance Ministry’s work has become more international in recent years. More
Budget and Financial Data The Finance Ministry provides monthly updates covering trends in the federal budget, credit resources, general government tax revenues and guarantees. More
Minister and senior leadership Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz is responsible for all aspects of German fiscal and tax policy and determines the broad outline of budgetary policy. In performing these functions, he is supported by two parliamentary state secretaries and four permanent state secretaries. More
The Directorates-General The Ministry is comprised of several directorates-general responsible for public finances, taxation, European fiscal policy as well as organisational matters, strategy and communication. More
History of the Detlev Rohwedder Building The Detlev Rohwedder Building, located in the Wilhelmstraße in Berlin’s historical government quarter, has been the head office of the German Finance Ministry since 1999. More
Laws in English Use the selection of German laws translated into English by the Ministry’s Language Service. More
