ECB welcomes decision on new site for European School Frankfurt

The European Central Bank (ECB) welcomes the decision by the City of Frankfurt to select the location of the former Deutsche Bundesbank headquarters in north-west Frankfurt as the future site of the European School Frankfurt (ESF).

This decision represents a significant breakthrough and reflects effective coordination at municipal, national, and European levels.

ECB President Christine Lagarde stated, “After many years of uncertainty, a promising path forwards for the future ESF site has finally emerged following the ECB’s firm engagement. We hope that the Frankfurt authorities will make swift progress so that the new school site can open as soon as possible. This is positive news for the thousands of families relying 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.”

The ECB has also 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 collaboration that has resolved this longstanding issue and looks forward to continued engagement with the City.