BERLIN (AP) — Germany's central bank has not yet decided what measures it could take following comments by a board member that stereotyped Muslims and Jews, which it said violated its code of conduct, a spokesman said yesterday.

The discussions surrounding Thilo Sarrazin were brought up at a regular board meeting yesterday, but no result was expected before today, the spokesman said. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with bank policy.

The central bank on Monday already distanced itself from Sarrazin, saying his remarks were harmful and violated the Bundesbank's code.

Sarrazin maintains Muslim immigrants in Europe are unwilling or incapable of integrating into western societies and has cited studies he says prove that "all Jews share a certain gene." The issues are the basis of his book that caused an uproar even before its Monday release.

Sarrazin's comments sparked outrage from lawmakers and community leaders, and many agreed with Chancellor Angela Merkel saying he should be removed from the bank's board.