German Finance Minister Defends Central Bank Independence at G7 Meeting
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized the importance of central bank independence during a G7 meeting in Washington. His remarks come amid a U.S. probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and pressure from the Trump administration on interest rates.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil lars klingbeil has underscored Germany's unwavering commitment to central bank independence during his visit to Washington for the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers meeting. His statement comes at a critical juncture, as the U.S. Justice Department investigates Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell jerome powell, while the Trump administration intensifies its efforts to influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies.








