Financial markets

A sound financial system is essential for economic growth and stability. The Finance Ministry is responsible for financial market legislation.

G7 G7 overview: find out more about the G7 finance minister meetings and the results achieved in the Finance Track.

G20 Find out more here about the annual meetings of the G20 and the policy issues they cover.

International debt strategy Heavily indebted countries in financial distress require efficient solutions that are coordinated at the international level.

Combating financial crime Financial crime is not a minor offence. It harms everyone. The German government intends to fight financial crime resolutely and to enforce …

World Talks in the US

Former Finance Minister Jörg Kukies travelled to the US for talks in Washington, D.C. from 26 to 28 March 2025. Key topics covered in the numerous meetings included current economic and fiscal policy in Germany and the US, competitiveness and the importance of global trade, as well as strengthening the international financial architecture.

G7/G20 What are the G7 and G20?

The G7 and G20 are two of the most important forums for international cooperation. But what do the G7 and G20 actually do? And how is the Federal Ministry of Finance involved?

No Money for Terror: International conference in Munich

Financial markets

14 February 2025

Communiqué from the G7 meeting in Stresa, Italy

25 May 2024

Sanctions Enforcement Act II: making sure sanctions work

Financial markets

23 February 2024

Sustainability Green federal securities

Climate action is a priority. The German government has been issuing Green German Federal securities since 2020 to boost sustainability in financial markets, too. The German government published the allocation report for Green German Federal securities that were issued in 2024.