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The Federal Government has proposed to the Federal President the reappointment of Monika Schnitzer to the German Council of Economic Experts until February 2030 and this was approved.
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The German economy continues to stagnate. Germany's economy thus continues to lag behind internationally. Now is the moment to resolutely push ahead with the modernisation of our country.
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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.
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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.
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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.