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.

2023-11-08 – The energy crisis and lower real incomes are still weighing on the short-term economic outlook. In the medium term the declining volume of work, the outdated capital stock and the lack of innovative companies weigh on economic growth in Germany.

2023-02-27 – Martin Werding will start his first full term as a member of the German Council of Economic Experts from 1 March 2023.