Recommendations for European Economic Policy

Germany is confronted by a need to act on multiple fronts. The new federal government must improve conditions for productivity-enhancing investment; shape the green and digital transformations in a manner that fosters growth; and strengthen the resilience of the economy and society at large. No less importantly, these issues must be addressed in key respects at the European level.

With these challenges in mind, researchers at ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim have developed specific recommendations for European economic policy that seek to mould broader developments in Europe. These recommendations are partially informed by the structure of the Draghi report on European competitiveness.

>> ZEW's recommendations for European economic policy <<

“This publication thus presents responses to the core economic policy issues that preoccupy today’s society and that are in need of creative solutions. ZEW researchers have engaged with these issues in a variety of ways: they have undertaken intense study; have published corresponding articles and reports; have presented their findings and engaged in dialogue at conferences; and have served on special commissions. The policy recommendations are reproduced here in abridged form. Accordingly, our aim is not to comprehensively dissect each topic but rather introduce readers to the main issues and provide impetus for further discussion. We hope you enjoy reading this publication and welcome any opportunity for further dialogue”, says ZEW-President Prof. Achim Wambach, PhD.