Policy Brief

A starting capital for children in Germany

– All children in Germany from the age of six should be provided with a starting capital allowing them to gain practical experience with capital market investments and provide broader sections of the population with access to capital markets from an early age.

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.

Event

National Productivity Dialogue 2024

– A warm day in Berlin, plenty guests on site, exciting discussions with top-class participants: The fifth National Productivity Dialogue was a great success addressing key aspects for growth: innovation, start-ups and decarbonisation.

Report

Spring Report 2024

– For the first time, the GCEE is publishing a Spring Report, which will consist of the Economic Outlook for 2024 and 2025 and an analysis of the freight transport in Germany focussing on infrastructure requirements and decarbonisation.

Press Release

A strong recovery is still not imminent

– 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.

Press Release

Accelerate decarbonisation of freight transport

– 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.