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Economist Demands Return of Housing Subsidy for Stalled German Construction Market
Considering the years of stagnation in new construction across Germany, housing and economics expert Matthias Günther, from the…
Berlin Sport Economist Slams Olympic Games Cost Estimate
Sport economist Norbert Schütte criticized the financial cost estimations presented by the Berlin Senate regarding the potential hosting…
Economist Truger Slams German Government’s Budget as Deep Cutuster Budget
Economist Achim Truger described the federal government’s budget as a “true austerity budget”. Speaking to the economic magazine…
Economist Calls for Two Percent Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich Millions
The French economist Gabriel Zucman has called for the implementation of an annual wealth tax, suggesting a minimum…
Economist Cremer Demands 30 Percent Guarantee for Low Earners
In the ongoing debate about social state reforms, economist Georg Cremer is calling for changes to how deductions…
Economist Praises Klingbeil Reform Plans Amid Political Praise
Gabriel Felbermayr, an economist and director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), praised Vice Chancellor Lars…
Economist Calls for European Gas Buying Cartel Amid Price Spikes
Faced with sharply rising procurement costs for natural gas, economist Gabriel Felbermayr is calling for European and Asian…
Economist Advocates Hike to Commuter Allowance
Economist Lars Feld has stated that an increase in the commuter allowance is advisable. Feld told the “Rheinische…
Economist Ulrike Malmendier Sparks Crisis Talk Between Reiche and Habeck
Economist Ulrike Malmendier has called for a discussion between Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katharina Reiche (CDU) and her former…
Economist Truger calls for action against inflation as Gulf war triggers price shock
Economist Achim Truger is calling for a macro‑economic response to the looming price shock triggered by the Gulf…
Top Economist Peter Bofinger Calls for New Fuel Subsidy Amid Skyrocketing Energy Prices
Former economist Peter Bofinger argues that the state should intervene in the energy market as prices rise sharply. He…
Mid‑East War Threatens Germany’s Fragile Growth, Economist Alarms
According to economist Ulrike Malmendier, the Middle‑East conflict threatens to wipe out Germany’s already modest growth forecasts. She told…
Economist Grimm Warns Against State Fuel Discounts, Argues Price Cuts Backfire
Veronika Grimm, a respected economist, has cautioned against state‑backed measures to lower fuel prices. She advised the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
RWI Economist Warns of Skyrocketing Inflation If Iran War Extends Past Four Weeks
Torsten Schmidt, chief economist at the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, warned that if the war with…
Economist Veronika Grimm Warns of Inflation Rise as Oil Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran War
Veronika Grimm, a leading German economic forecaster, warns that the ongoing Iran conflict will push oil and gas…
Economist Martin Werding Rejects SPD Overprofit Tax for Oil Giants
Economic expert Martin Werding rejects the surplus‑profit tax the SPD has demanded for oil companies. “Competition among petrol…
Iran War Drives Rising Food Prices According to Münchner Economist
Monika Schnitzer, the economist from Munich, warns that the conflict with Iran is likely to raise prices across…
German Government Names New Trade Economist to Join Expert Council Following Ulrike Malmendier Exit
The German federal government is expected to name a successor for economist Ulrike Malmendier on Wednesday. According to the…
Economist Hüther Blasts Merz Over Slashing CO2 Pricing, Calls Carbon Market Essential
Economist Michael Hüther sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for questioning CO₂ pricing.Hüther told the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung” (Monday…
Apollo Economist Remains Optimistic About US Economy Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok remains optimistic about the United States economy, even as new uncertainty surrounds U.S. tariff…
Klingbeil Adviser Mourns Economist Ulrike Malmendier’s Departure
Jens Südekum, adviser to Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD, expressed his regret that economist Ulrike Malmendier’s contract will…
Economist Urges Merz to Call Out China’s Unfair Trade Practices in Talks With Xi
Economist Michael Hüther has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to make clear statements during his talks with…
Union SPD Reject VAT Hike Despite Economist Warning
The Union and the SPD say that a rise in the value‑added tax (VAT), a scenario forecast by…
Economist Urges State Veto Over Critical Mineral Exports
Marcel Fratzscher, the president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has called for stronger state control over…
Economist Werding Rejects SPD Proposal to Tax Dividends Interest and Rental Income for Health Fund
Economics expert Martin Werding has rejected the SPD’s proposal to introduce a new health‑contribution levy on dividends, interest income,…
Gen Z Outworks Earlier Generations, Economist Claims
Monika Schnitzer, the dean of the economics faculty, defended young people’s willingness to work against rising criticism. “Generation Z works…
AI Set to Shift and Shrink Jobs in Industrial Nations Says Oxford Economist Carl Benedikt Frey
According to economist Carl Benedikt Frey, artificial intelligence will likely cause job losses in industrialized countries. In an interview…
DIW Economist Calls for Gas Conservation as German Storage Levels Drop
Claudia Kemfert, an energy economist at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), urged the public to conserve…
German Economist Martin Werding Calls for Tough Tariffs on U.S. Over Trump’s Greenland Threat
He added that the customs debate is merely a secondary battlefield and that the EU, as the chief…
Economist Dismisses Pension Debate as Overblown
Leading economist Achim Truger has launched a forceful critique of the increasingly heated public discourse surrounding the future…
Economist Urges Caution on Corporate Tax Cuts
The German government is facing mounting criticism regarding proposals to accelerate tax cuts and implement unconventional economic stimulus…
Economist Dismisses Pension Boost
The government’s newly introduced “active pension” scheme, allowing retirees to earn up to €2,000 annually tax-free from January,…
Economist Dismisses Pension Panel Prospects
Economist Veronika Grimm, a member of the government’s council of economic advisors, has delivered a scathing assessment of…
Economist Urges Extra Work No Pay
The influential Kiel Institute for World Economics (IfW) has ignited a fierce debate with its President, Moritz Schularick,…
Economist Slams German Pension Plan
Leading economist Axel Börsch-Supan has leveled a scathing critique of the German government’s pension policy, accusing the ruling…
Economist Backs Revolt Over Pension Plans
The burgeoning dissent within Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group over proposed pension reforms has gained significant intellectual backing,…
Economist Urges Coalition To Deepen Pension Reforms
The German government’s proposed pension package is facing intense scrutiny, with leading economists warning of short-sighted solutions and…
Economist Urges Employment Law Reform
Germany’s economic stagnation is prompting a significant push for labor market reforms, spearheaded by influential economic advisor Veronika…
Economist Flags Risks in Syrian Deportations
The ongoing debate surrounding the deportation of Syrian nationals in Germany is raising concerns about potential negative economic…
Top Economist Proposes Wealth Tax for Crisis Relief
A prominent German economic advisor is advocating for a crisis levy on the country’s top seven percent of…
Germany Clings To Old Industries Economist Warns
The German economy faces a critical juncture, according to Princeton University economist Markus Brunnermeier, who is sharply criticizing…
Economist Flags Risks of AfD Rule
Germany’s business leaders are facing increasing pressure to actively counter the rising tide of right-wing populism, according to…
Economist Slams SPD Tax Plans
The prospect of increased inheritance and wealth taxes in Germany is drawing sharp criticism from the head of…
Berlin Economist Urges Bold Economic Shift
Berlin’s Social Science Center for Research has issued a stark warning to the German government, urging a fundamental…
Economist Questions Climate Goals
A leading German economist is questioning the feasibility and strategic value of Germany’s and the European Union’s current…
East Germany Gains Ground Economist Says
Following 35 years of German reunification, a leading Düsseldorf-based economist is highlighting the emerging strengths of eastern Germany…
Debt Exit Plan Needed Warns Top Economist
As the German Bundestag prepares for its annual budget week, Christian Haase, the parliamentary group’s spokesperson for budgetary…
Economist Slams Government Budget Plans
Leading economist Michael Hüther has voiced strong criticism of the German government’s budgetary policies, characterizing recent maneuvers as…
Economist Schnitzer Retains Top Advisory Role
Professor Monika Schnitzer has been re-elected to lead the “Wirtschaftsweise” the expert council advising the German government on…
Top Economist Urges Radical German Reforms
A leading German economic advisor is urging fundamental structural reforms to bolster the nation’s future economic viability, criticizing…
German Economist Calls For Looser Job Protections
Germany’s unemployment figures have surpassed three million, prompting calls for economic policy adjustments from leading economist Veronika Grimm.…
Germany Needs Innovation Boost Says Top Economist
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Ifo, has cautioned that the country is not fostering innovation at a…
Retirees Should Do Mandatory Service Year Claims Top Economist
The president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, is advocating for a re-evaluation of…
German Economist Warns of Fresh Economic Downturn
A prominent German economic advisor has cautioned that Germany could face a further economic downturn in 2025. Veronika…
Economist Slams Pension Plan
Leading economic advisor Veronika Grimm has voiced sharp criticism of the German government’s proposed pension package, slated for…
Economist Calls for Welfare State Overhaul
A leading economist is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s social welfare system, citing inefficiencies and unintended…
Economist Praises “Boomer Tax” Idea
The chair of the Expert Council for Economic Affairs (SVR), Monika Schnitzer, has expressed support for a proposed…
New Economist Joins German Ministry
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is undergoing a significant restructuring of its leadership, with…
Economist Urges Tough Stance Against Trump
The ongoing dispute between the European Union and the United States is intensifying, with discussions centering on potential…
Germany’s Debt Manageable Says Economist
Financial Advisor Assesses Germany’s Debt Capacity Jens Südekum, an economics professor and advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil,…
Economist Slams Backpedaling on Reform
German Economic Expert Criticizes Government’s Plan to Exempt Industry from Electricity Tax German economic expert Veronika Grimm has…
Economist Warns of a Catastrophe
Economist Martin Werding Criticizes Rent Plans as Costly and Unfair to Future Generations Martin Werding, an economist, has…
Who’s the New Chief Economist of Klingbeil’s Finance Ministry?
Financial Ministry Appoints New Chief Economist The German Federal Ministry of Finance is set to appoint a new…
Economist Sounds Alarm for Cost Cuts in Long-Term Care
Economist Warns of Insurance Premium Hikes, Calls for Cost Cuts in Healthcare A leading economist, Martin Werding, has…
Economist Calls for Urgent Industrial Policy Review
A new study conducted on behalf of the Bertelsmann Foundation has revealed that the transition to green technologies…
Teachers and Professors Shouldn’t Be Civil Servants, Says Economist Veronika Grimm
In the ongoing debate about the pension system, economist Veronika Grimm has proposed that teachers and professors should…
CO2 Catastrophe: Top Economist Warns of Backtracking on Climate and E-Mobility Revolution
Economist Ottmar Edenhofer has urged the Union and SPD to maintain their commitment to the energy and transport…
Economist Warns: Germany on the Brink of Financial Disaster with New Debt Plans
A German economist, Veronika Grimm, has warned the CDU leader, Friedrich Merz and the Union against hastily introducing…
Germany’s Top Economist Warns of Fiscal Fiasco
A leading economic expert from the German industry’s Institute of the German Economy (IW) in Cologne, Michael Hüther,…
Economist Sounds Alarm on Lax Regulation
In the wake of the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, economist Marcel Fratzscher has warned of the…
Economist Warns of Economic Doomsday If Next Gov’t Fails to Act
Economist Isabella Weber is urging the next German government to abandon the debt brake and invest more, arguing…
Shock Warning from Top Economist as Social Democrats’ Pensions Plans Unleashed!
The head of the Economic Council, Monika Schnitzer, warns of the pension plans of the SPD. “The SPD…
The interest of German consumers to buy drops significantly
The interest of German consumers to buy drops significantly. Consumption has also dropped significantly in e-commerce, which has…