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.

Report

Spring Report 2024 to be published on 15 May

– On 15 May 2024, the GCEE will publish its Spring Report 2024, which will consist of the Economic Outlook for the years 2024 and 2025 and a chapter on sustainable freight transport marking the first step to a new publication timeline.

Event

National Productivity Dialogue 2024

– This year’s National Productivity Dialogue, organised by the Representation of the European Commission in Germany together with the German Council of Economic Experts, will take place on 20 June 2024.

Press Release

Cabinet will propose to reappoint Achim Truger

– 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.