Story perspectives

Europe's Trust Wanes: Calls to Repatriate Germany's Gold

2/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

European trust in U.S. government is declining amid policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, chair of the European Parliament's Defence Committee, advocates repatriating Germany's 1,236 tonnes of gold from the United States, valued over €100 billion.
Experts warn of logistical and security risks in transporting the gold back to Germany.
Dr. Demary from the German Economic Institute argues keeping the gold in the United States may outweigh risks.

1 of 1

Story summary

European trust in U.S. government is declining amid policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, chair of the European Parliament's Defence Committee, advocates repatriating Germany's 1,236 tonnes of gold from the United States, valued over €100 billion.
Experts warn of logistical and security risks in transporting the gold back to Germany.
Dr. Demary from the German Economic Institute argues keeping the gold in the United States may outweigh risks.