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In a by-lined article, the GCEE explains what framework conditions are necessary for the transformation of the economy, how the effect of CO2 pricing can be strengthened and what other measures are necessary on the path to climate neutrality (in German only).
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The Federal Ministry of Finance has published the German Recovery and Resilience Plan. It comprises a statement of the GCEE in its function as the National Productivity Board (in German only).
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The German Council of Economic Experts has revised its growth forecast for 2021 downwards and expects a GDP growth of 3.1 % in Germany. In the euro area, the GCEE expects the GDP to grow by 4.1 % this year.
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Germany remains firmly in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. The economy has proved to be fairly resilient. It is likely to return to a path of recovery as the vaccination campaign is accelerated, the pandemic is contained and restrictions are eased.