2026-05-27 – The report discusses social insurance schemes in Germany and health and long-term care insurance. It focuses on the question of to what extent the expected increase in contribution rates will affect the economic outlook and how this impact can be mitigated.

2026-05-27 – The already weak economy is being hampered by the current energy supply shock. Demographic ageing is intensifying the pressure on social insurance schemes leading as their expenditures are rising faster than the contribution-based revenues.

2026-03-31 – The GCEE will publish its third Spring Report on 27 May focussing on the social insurance schemes in Germany.

2026-03-27 – Gabriel Felbermayr is a new council member with a term of office until 28 February 2031.

2026-03-27 – Call for Papers: The Scientific Workshop on Productivity will take place on 24 and 25 August in Berlin.

2026-03-04 – The German Cabinet has decided today to propose to the Federal President the appointment of Gabriel Felbermayr as new member of the GCEE.