ECB Welcomes New Site for European School Frankfurt
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has welcomed the City of Frankfurt's decision to select the former Bundesbank headquarters as the new site for the European School Frankfurt (ESF). The ECB expressed hope for swift progress on the new school site and requested a reliable interim solution.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a press release welcoming the City of Frankfurt's decision to designate the former Deutsche Bundesbank headquarters as the new, long-term site for the European School Frankfurt (ESF). This decision represents a significant breakthrough after years of uncertainty regarding the school's location, with the ECB highlighting its engagement in achieving this outcome.
While the ECB welcomes this progress, it has also requested that the City of Frankfurt provide a reliable interim solution to ensure educational continuity during the transition period. The announcement is positive news for families relying on the ESF and supports Frankfurt's role as an international business and finance center. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are mentioned for regulated entities, as this is an informational notice regarding a public infrastructure decision.
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- PRESS RELEASE
ECB welcomes decision on new site for European School Frankfurt
11 March 2026
- City of Frankfurt selects location of former Bundesbank headquarters as new site for ESF
- ECB welcomes decisive progress on future of ESF The European Central Bank (ECB) welcomes the decision on a long‑term solution for the location of the European School Frankfurt (ESF). The City of Frankfurt has selected the location of the former Deutsche Bundesbank headquarters in north-west Frankfurt as the future site of the ESF – a significant breakthrough that reflects the effectiveness of coordinated action at municipal, national and European levels.
“After many years of uncertainty, a promising path forwards for the future ESF site has finally emerged following the ECB’s firm engagement,” said ECB President Christine Lagarde. “We very much hope that the Frankfurt authorities will make swift progress so that the new school site can open as soon as possible. This is very positive news for the thousands of families who rely on the ESF and a major step towards securing high-quality, long-term education that strengthens Frankfurt’s role as an international centre of business and finance,” she added.
In parallel, the ECB has asked the City of Frankfurt to provide a reliable interim solution to ensure pupils continue to benefit from an uninterrupted, high-quality learning environment during the transition. The ECB appreciates the strong collaboration that has resolved this longstanding issue and looks forward to continued close engagement with the City.
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