Comments

The comments in media and statements listed here were written by all or a majority of the Council members.

By-lined Article

A genuine industrial policy for Europe

– In a by-lined article, Monika Schnitzer and Camille Landais discuss the economic impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how Europe should respond to this programme.

Statement

The Inflation Reduction Act: How should the EU react?

– Joint Statement of the Council of Economic Analysis (CAE) and the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) and the Franco-German Council of Economic Experts (FGCEE)

Statement

Making climate protection efficient and effective

– The German Council of Economic Experts has issued a statement on the draft Climate Protection Program of June 2023.

By-lined Article

A pragmatic approach and a will to compromise are needed

– In a by-lined article, the GCEE argues for further incentives to save energy and gas to highlight the urgency of the situation: In view of the energy crisis, energy-saving incentives, an expansion of the energy supply and targeted benefits are necessary.

By-lined Article

Strong signals and incentives needed

– In a by-lined article in the German weekly WirtschaftsWoche, the GCEE argues for strong signals, clear incentives and transparent communication towards households and businesses to save energy and thus increase energy security.

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.