The mission statement constitutes a long-term roadmap, forming the foundation of the medium-term Strategy 2020.

The Bundesbank's decision-making body is the Executive Board. It comprises the President, the Vice-President and other members.

Whether supplying cash to the economy, being actively involved in banking supervision or giving talks to the general public under the rubric of economic education, the Bundesbank is on hand as a service provider, supervisor and information provider at approximately 40 locations throughout Germany.