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2024-11-13 – The German economy continues to stagnate. Germany's economy thus continues to lag behind internationally. Now is the moment to resolutely push ahead with the modernisation of our country.

2024-11-13 – Future-oriented public spending in areas such as transport infrastructure, defence and education has been low in Germany for years. It needs to be increased and stabilised through suitable institutional rules.

2024-11-13 – Housing is particularly scarce in urban areas. This is not only a social but also an economic problem. Residential construction in urban areas can be increased by mobilising building plots, removing obstacles to densification, increasing incentives to build…

2024-11-13 – The market entry of digital financial services providers will most likely reduce the cost of financial intermediation and improve the convenience of products. The digital euro promises to provide a cost-effective and secure alternative for private payments -…

2024-10-07 – A starting capital for children can promote practical experience with capital markets with only a small monthly investment - to strengthen the capital market participation in Germany.

2024-05-15 – Economic growth in Germany is still characterised by sluggish demand. The GCEE expects GDP to grow by only 0.2 % this year and 0.9 % next year.

2024-05-15 – The deteriorating condition of the road and rail infrastructure hampers economic development in Germany. To decarbonise freight transport more quickly, government action should prioritise expanding a charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks.

2024-02-22 – The German Cabinet has decided to propose to the Federal President the reappointment of Achim Truger to the German Council of Economic Experts for a second term of office.

2024-02-19 – This year, the German Council of Economic Experts will publish its updated economic outlook for 2024 and 2025 on 15 May 2024. For the first time, a chapter of the Annual Report will be published with the economic outlook in spring this year.

2024-01-30 – In a policy brief, the German Council of Economic Experts proposes adjusting the debt brake regarding three elements.