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Fly the flag for a strong Europe
Fly the flag for a strong Europe
Europe is facing a choice of direction: from June 6 to 9, around 350 million people will be called to the booths to vote for the next European Parliament. From the war in Ukraine to the shift to the far right in many EU member states, the environment is challenging. Deutsche Bank is committed to a strong, democratic and united Europe.
Europe has every chance of continued success on the global stage – provided it closes ranks politically and economically. We have Europe’s fate in our hands, but we can’t lose any more time. Each and every one of us can play a part – beginning with standing up for Europe and voting in the European elections in June. We cannot leave Europe to the parties that want to abolish it. They are a danger to social cohesion and prosperity.
Innovations in Europe
New ideas need a strong support if they are to be successful. Meet people from Europe who are radically changing their industry.
Booster for Europe’s start-up scene Booster for Europe’s start-up scene
Inspired by the vibrant start-up scene at Stanford University, Helmut Schönenberger set up a start-up hub at the Technical University of Munich 22 years ago. With the support of local businesses, it became a huge success. Now the model is set to set a precedent in Europe.
No life in the cabin – the future with driverless trucks No life in the cabin – the future with driverless trucks
Hendrik Kramer is co-founder and CEO of FERNRIDE.
He describes how the Munich-based start-up is setting out to revolutionise logistics.
“The space industry is crucial for innovation” The space industry is crucial for innovation
Whether in climate protection, research, or autonomous driving – satellites have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Pedro Duque, former astronaut and president of Hispasat, one of Europe's largest firms of communications satellites, describes why Europe needs a strong independent space industry.
“In many cases we develop our vessels, before they are needed” “In many cases we develop our vessels, before they are needed”
If European politicians get their way, the North Sea could become “a green power plant for Europe." Carl Heiremans, manager at Jan De Nul, a global leader in offshore energy, explains the benefits he sees in Europe …
Voices from Europe
Listen to what our Chief Country Officers have to say about Europe, its diversity, its strengths – and what they wish it for the future
We stand for values Deutsche Bank co-founds business alliance “We stand for values”
+++ More than 30 companies stand united for our values and against extremism and populism +++ First joint campaign for the European elections +++ Focus on the importance of the EU for prosperity and jobs +++
We stand for values Want to join in?
The shift to the right will be noticeable
Malte Kilian is Deutsche Bank’s Head of EU Government & Public Affairs. He has lived in Brussels since 2014 and maintains close contacts with decision-makers. We spoke to him about how the political climate will develop after the parliamentary elections – and why the outcome will have a direct impact on citizens and businesses alike.
EU policy expert Marion Mühlberger has been observing the European economy for Deutsche Bank Research since 2020. She talks about how politics in Brussels influences competitiveness, what homework the EU needs to do – and where Europe's strengths lie.
Deutsche Bank’s history in Europe
A bank with European roots and a global aspiration. This claim was already enshrined in the founding statute of 1870, which states: “The purpose of the company is the operation of banking business of all kinds, in particular the promotion and facilitation of trade relations between Germany, the other European countries and overseas markets.”
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Call for economic stability
In the first annual report of Deutsche Bank AG after its re-establishment in 1957, there is an appeal to the countries of the European Economic Community (EEC): "We look forward to the European Economic Community in the expectation that a free trade area can be realized. However, it seems essential that all countries involved feel committed to a policy that keeps the value of money stable."
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“Sous le Ciel de Paris”
The bank's strong roots in Europe can be seen in the establishment of European branches after the Second World War. For the opening of the branch in Paris on Place Vendôme on 18 October 1977, the entire Management Board travelled to the Seine and held a meeting there on the same day.
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“London calling”
London was Deutsche Bank's first foreign branch after the Second World War. The basis of the business was formed by the German companies based in Great Britain. In addition, customer relationships with British companies were established
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Madrid
On October 17, 1979, Deutsche Bank's tenth foreign branch was established in the Spanish capital as a result of the conversion of a representative office that had existed since April 1973. At the time, Spain was undergoing a process of transformation that had begun after Franco's death.
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Milan
On May 17, 1977, Deutsche Bank opened a representative office in Milan. At that time, Deutsche Bank had about a 25% stake in the financial settlement of German-Italian trade.
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Brussels
In 1963, Deutsche Bank was one of the founders of the so-called EBIC Group, a banking cooperation aimed at improving services for clients in European business. In 1978, Deutsche Bank was able to open another branch in Brussels at the same time as in Antwerp.
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Going East
After the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Bank established representative offices like here in Warsaw.
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Budapest
In June 1990, Budapest was the first Deutsche Bank branch in one of the reform states of Central and Eastern Europe. Deutsche Bank is thus building on historical business relations with Hungary that date back to the Austro-Hungarian era, for example in the financing of government bonds or railway lines.
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The great freedom: the Eurocheque
The means of payment, which had Europe in its name, started in 1969 with 15 participating countries. Deutsche Bank was a driving force behind the Eurocheque system; in particular, Eckart van Hooven, who was a member of the board at the time, eventually made the system – a combination of cheque and credit card – a success. Soon after implementing the system, all states of the continent except Albania and the GDR were involved.
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“At home in Europe”
30 years ago, 1994, Deutsche Bank placed a newspaper advertisement to draw attention to the importance of the European elections, thus making clear its commitment to the European home market.
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Introduction of the Euro
On the night of December 31, 1998, to January 1, 1999, while most people were toasting the New Year, many banks, including Deutsche Bank, were bustling with activity. On the so-called “changeover weekend”, 2,000 Deutsche Bank employees worked on the introduction of the euro as an official means of payment – initially electronically as book money. Euro coins and banknotes came into circulation three years later, on 1 January 2002. Since then, the euro has been the official currency in 20 of the 27 EU member states.
Voices from business, culture and education
We spoke to other companies and institutions from the fields of culture and education about the role Europe plays for them. Watch the film:
