Press Release

Dr. Niklas Garnadt is the new Secretary General

– The German Council of Economic Experts has appointed Dr. Niklas Garnadt as the new Secretary General of the German Council of Economic Experts as of 1 May 2022.

Working Paper

A potential sudden stop of energy imports from Russia: Effects on energy security and economic output in Germany and the EU

– Working Paper 01/2022 by Eva Berger, Sylwia Bialek, Niklas Garnadt, Veronika Grimm, Lars Other, Leonard Salzmann, Monika Schnitzer, Achim Truger and Volker Wieland (Download)

Press Release

Volker Wieland resigns from the German Council of Economic Experts

– Volker Wieland has decided to resign from the GCEE. The resignation will take place at the end of April and thus ten months before the scheduled end of his second term of office.

Press Release

Reappointment of Veronika Grimm to the GCEE

– The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, has officially presented Veronika Grimm with her certificate of appointment for another term as a Council member.

By-lined Article

Suspension of Russian energy supplies could lead to a recession

– In a by-lined article, the GCEE explains the risks associated with dependence on Russian energy sources and possible measures to end the dependence and to reduce the effects of a suspension of Russian energy supplies in the short term.

Forecast

Outlook for the German economy in Germany has worsened sharply

– Updated Economic Outlook for 2022 and 2023: The German Council of Economic Experts has lowered its outlook for 2022 and expects a GDP growth of 1.8% in Germany. For 2023, the Council expects a growth rate of 3.6%.