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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.
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In a by-lined article in a national newspaper, the GCEE discusses the costs of the Coronavirus pandemic-related learning delays and the need for swift and comprehensive initiatives in education (in German only).
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The National Productivity Dialogue was held this year for the second time and as a virtual event. The results of the Productivity Report were discussed in three panel discussions on innovation, digitalisation and industrial policy.
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In a by-lined article in the newspaper ‘Handelsblatt’, the GCEE describes that the Coronavirus crisis should be utilised for digitalisation, especially to increase productivity and growth in Germany (in German only).
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The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a surge in digitalisation, at the same time, deficits have become apparent. The GCEE analyses in its annual national productivity report the factors and conditions for productivity growth and competitiveness.
