Merz says German economic experts expect growth in 2026 and 2027
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Today German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on X that the annual report of the German Council of Economic Experts expects economic growth in 2026 and 2027, and that his government will consistently continue its reform course for a strong and competitive economy. In the post, Merz wrote: “Good news for Germany: The annual report of the German Council of Economic Experts expects economic growth in the years 2026 and 2027. To that end, we will consistently continue our reform course — for a strong and competitive economy.” The original German post used the name Sachverständigenrat Wirtschaft for the council and did not include specific growth-rate figures. [1]