Working Paper

Restart of private pension provision

– The state-subsidised long-term investment account should be designed as lifelong, capital market-based product. Key elements should be high-yield funds, a simple default product, automatic enrolment and flexible payout options. (Download, in German)

Report

Creating new prospects for tomorrow – Not squandering opportunities

– The German economy is experiencing a period of weakness. GDP is expected to grow by 0.2 % this year and 0.9 % in 2026. To return to a path of growth, its productivity must increase, in particular through more innovation and investment.

Press Release

Growth perspectives should not be squandered

– In view of the current challenges, Germany must develop new growth perspectives and security policy prospects. The opportunities arising must not be squandered.

On our behalf

Monika Schnitzer reappointed as chair

– Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Monika Schnitzer was reappointed as chair of the GCEE today.

Working Paper

Generation Early Start Pension

– An “early start pension” (Frühstart-Rente) is planned: Every month, the government will invest ten euros for children aged 6 to 18 in the capital market. What are the gains?

Event

Scientific Workshop on productivity

– This year's Scientific Workshop on productivity will take place on 25 and 26 September in Berlin.