more blabber on german gold. after this, i don't put on attention list. basically, i don't care at all, unless they actually have or do move it. only the act interests me. their gold? wtf do i care otherwise.
our gold? fuckers spent first six months of this regime talking about fort knox. then, silence. utter silence, even from big mouth un elected doge wunderkind Musk.
I won't guess why that is. but I will guess there's a big fucking TACO in that somewhere, for sure.
meanwhile
S: We Want Our Gold Back Too(As predicted…)
Prediction. When the US is done repatriating its gold... Germany will begin calling the rest of its own back from the US and UK. This started with Germany in 2013, it will end with Germany - VBL’s Ghost on X.com April 2, 2025
GFN – BERLIN: Calls are growing within Germany for the repatriation of national gold reserves held in the United States, as economists and political figures warn that shifting transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of the Trump administration could expose Germany to strategic and financial risk.
Germany holds the world’s second-largest national gold reserves after the United States, with roughly €164 billion worth, or 1,236 tonnes, currently stored in New York. The debate has intensified amid broader European efforts to reduce strategic dependence on the US and reassess geopolitical vulnerabilities.
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Emanuel Mönch, a former head of research at the Bundesbank, argued that current conditions make continued storage in the US imprudent and urged policymakers to consider repatriation as part of a broader push for strategic autonomy.
“Given the current geopolitical situation, it seems risky to store so much gold in the US. In the interest of greater strategic independence from the US, the Bundesbank would therefore be well advised to consider repatriating the gold.”
Government officials have sought to dampen speculation. Stefan Kornelius, spokesperson for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition, said that withdrawing the gold reserves is not currently under consideration. Still, the issue has gained traction beyond its traditional association with the far-right Alternative für Deutschland, moving increasingly into mainstream economic and political debate.
Michael Jäger, head of the European Taxpayers Association and the Association of German Taxpayers, cited rising geopolitical tensions and US policy unpredictability as reasons for urgent action.
“Trump is unpredictable and he does everything to generate revenue. That’s why our gold is no longer safe in the Fed’s vaults. The risk is increasing that the German Bundesbank will no longer be able to access its gold. Therefore, it should repatriate its reserves.”
Jäger said he formally urged the Bundesbank and finance ministry last year to bring the gold back to Germany. Support has also emerged from parts of the political opposition. Katharina Beck, finance spokesperson for the Greens in the Bundestag, described the gold reserves as a core pillar of stability.
“They are an important anchor of stability and trust and must not become pawns in geopolitical disputes.”
Other economists have warned that repatriation could carry unintended consequences. Clemens Fuest, president of the Ifo Institute, cautioned that such a move could escalate tensions rather than mitigate risk.
“This would only pour oil on the fire of the current situation.”
Germany’s total gold reserves are valued at nearly €450 billion. Just over half are held in Frankfurt, 37 percent at the US Federal Reserve in New York, and 12 percent at the Bank of England in London. The Bundesbank says it regularly audits all holdings. Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel said last year that there was no cause for concern regarding gold stored in the US.
Within the governing Social Democrats, calls for restraint have also been voiced. Frauke Heiligenstadt, the party’s parliamentary spokesperson on financial policy, emphasized diversification and continuity.
“Germany’s gold reserves are well diversified. Because half of them are located in Frankfurt, our ability to act is guaranteed. Having gold in New York makes sense because Germany, Europe and the US are closely linked in terms of financial policy.”
Nevertheless, sentiment within Merz’s Christian Democratic bloc appears to be shifting. Ulrike Neyer, an economics professor at the University of Düsseldorf, questioned the reliability of the current US administration as a long-term partner.
“Due to the Trump administration, the US is no longer a reliable partner.”
As geopolitical rhetoric hardens and Europe reassesses its strategic exposure, Germany’s gold holdings have become a focal point in a broader debate over sovereignty, trust, and financial security.
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