Jens Weidmann

Jens Weidmann is a prominent German economist known for his role as the President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, from 2012 to 2021. He played a significant part in shaping Germany’s monetary policy and has been a strong advocate for fiscal discipline in the Eurozone. Weidmann was influential in European economic discussions, particularly during the Eurozone debt crisis, promoting stability and inflation control. His views often emphasized the importance of maintaining trust in the currency and institutional independence of central banks to ensure a healthy economic environment in Europe.