BUSINESSDEUTSCHE WELLE
Who owns the billions in Germany's 'forgotten accounts'?
Billions of euros are stored in dormant bank accounts in Germany, with heirs unaware of their existence. Banks and politicians are debating who should manage the funds due to the absence of a central register.
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