Jürgen Stark
ECB’s Stark on preserving price stability
European Central Bank’s Jürgen Stark says no role for government in monetary policy
ECB’s Stark –regulation must remain on the agenda
European Central Bank’s Jürgen Stark says policymakers should remained focused on improving regulatory framework despite economic “green-shoots”
Euro appreciation reflects strength, says Stark
Jurgen Stark, an executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), says the euro's recent appreciation to a record high against the dollar reflects the strength of the region's economy.
ECB's Stark on central bank independence
In the speech 'The role of central banks in economic and personal finance education' given on 29 September Jurgen Stark of the ECB made some pointed remarks indirectly warning Poland's government against interfering with the country's central bank.
ECB reshuffle aims for collegiate mood
According to the article "ECB reshuffle aims for collegiate mood and focus on policy" published by the FT on Friday 2 June, the European Central Bank has divided the role of its chief economist in a move that will allow an evolution in ECB thinking and…
Comment: Replacing Issing
Pressure is mounting on the ECB to finalise the reshuffle of its executive board, necessitated by the departure of its chief economist and head of research, Otmar Issing, this week. The absence of any official announcements on the matter is leading to…
Economist warns over euro currency
Respected European economist Paul de Grauwe has warned of the euro's collapse unless there is progress towards political union.
Dispute over Bundesbank board plans - report
A dispute has arisen between the German government and the governments of the individual German states over plans to reduce the management board of Deutsche Bundesbank, the German central bank, Die Welt reported.
ECB poses no objection to Stark's appointment
At Thursday's meeting, 2 March, the Governing Council of the ECB adopted an opinion on a recommendation from the Council of the European Union on the appointment of a new member of the Executive Board of the ECB.
Jurgen Stark on the IMF's strategic direction
In an Editorial published on Friday 6 January, Jurgen Stark, currently vice president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, says efforts to strengthen the IMF's surveillance function and the so-called "exceptional access framework" - must now be locked in and…
Juncker says Stark may not take ECB economist role
Jean-Claude Juncker has suggested that Jurgen Stark might not inherit Otmar Issing's role as Chief Economist at the ECB if he is appointed to replace Issing.
Bundesbank official is pick for ECB
This article published Wednesday 14 December looks at the chances of Jurgen Stark replacing Otmar Issing at the European Central Bank. The choice of Stark would bring to the bank someone who was intimately involved with the introduction of the euro in…
Comment: Reshuffle at the ECB?
When Otmar Issing retires from the ECB's 6-member executive board next year, Germany's seat is likely to be taken by Jurgen Stark, currently vice-president of the German Bundesbank.
Tripartite protocol on banking supervision signed
Jean-Claude Trichet and Dr. Farouk El Okdah, governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, on 13 November signed a Tripartite Protocol to mark the start of a Eurosystem Technical Assistance Programme on Banking Supervision.
Bundesbank's Stark on the IMF in a changing world
In the speech 'The IMF in a changing world' given on 8 June, Jurgen Stark of the Bundesbank said he is convinced that the IMF has done an excellent job so far in helping member countries adapt to a changing economic environment.
Buba's Stark on new trends in financial markets
In the speech 'Some new trends in financial markets' given on 23 April, Jurgen Stark of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the financial industry is one of the most globalised industries in the world. Supervisors cannot limit their attention to what is going…
Buba's Stark on changing global economic structure
In a speech on 'The changing global economic structure: a view from Europe' given on 14 April Jurgen Stark of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the future international role of the EU will depend on the speed and the results of the adjustment and reform…
Now not the time for fiscal or monetary austerity
LETTER - An article by the Bundesbank's Jurgen Stark gets some criticism from a chief economist who says this is not the time for fiscal or monetary austerity. In a letter to the FT professors Olivier Blanchard and Francesco Giavazzi say that failure to…
ECB keep rates at 4.75%, despite pressure
EUROPE - The European Central Bank on Apr 11 maintained interest rates at 4.75% because of inflationary pressures in the eurozone, but the central bank acknowledged that risks on the downside remained.
Buba's Stark - US growth slowdown coming true
Bundesbank deputy president Juergen Stark said on Monday he was pleased with the euro's appreciation and said the slowdown in US economic growth appeared to be materialising.