Franco-German Council of Economic Experts

The Franco-German Council of independent Economic Experts is a permanent, bilateral body that was established on the basis of the Treaty of Aachen. It is independent and tasked with making policy recommendations on economic issues in which both countries have shared interests. The Council of Experts reports to the Franco-German Financial and Economic Council, which consists of both countries’ Ministers of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Heads of the two central banks.

The co-chair of the advisory body on the German side is the chair of the German Council of Economic Experts, Monika Schnitzer. On the French side, the co-chair is the chair of the Conseil d'analyse économique, Camille Landais.

The co-chairs can each appoint up to four additional scientists to the Expert Council for the German and French sides, respectively. Since 2023, it is provided to appoint the other members on a temporary basis for specific joint projects. The activity for the advisory board is a personal honorary office. Members may not be members of the government or of legislative bodies at federal, state or French level.

Statement

Enhancing EU Capital Markets

– In a joint statement the GCEE, the CAE and the FGCEE propose five policy measures to support a growth-oriented CMU agenda.

Statement

Enhancing EU Capital Markets

– Statement of the Franco-German Council of Economic Experts: Europe needs to build stronger, deeper capital markets to realise growth potential and improve resilience of our economies in the face of financial shocks.

On our behalf

Obituary for Philippe Martin

– It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Philippe Martin. As a former member and chair of the CAE and and the former co-chair of the FGCEE, he has left his mark on evidence-based policy advice in France and Europe.

By-lined Article

A genuine industrial policy for Europe

– In a by-lined article, Monika Schnitzer and Camille Landais discuss the economic impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how Europe should respond to this programme.

Statement

The Inflation Reduction Act: How should the EU react?

– Joint Statement of the Council of Economic Analysis (CAE) and the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) and the Franco-German Council of Economic Experts (FGCEE)

Press Release

Monika Schnitzer to co-chair Franco-German Council

– Monika Schnitzer has been appointed co-chair of the Franco-German Council of Economic Experts.

Publications

Members