13-February-2019
German, PDF, 329kb
29-June-2018
English, PDF, 319kb
A lack of access to affordable housing has emerged in Germany. Especially in the largest cities, a mismatch between demand and supply contributes to rising house prices and rents, creating challenges for housing affordability and inclusive growth.
29-June-2018
English, PDF, 317kb
Germany faces growing labour shortages both in high- and medium-skilled occupations and well-managed labour migration is a key policy lever to mitigate these shortages.
29-June-2018
English, PDF, 325kb
Fully reaping the opportunities of digitalisation is essential to sustain productivity growth and improve living standards in Germany.
19-July-2016
English, PDF, 564kb
The German health system is characterised by high levels of human and physical resources guaranteeing good access to care with a low direct financial burden for patients. Nevertheless, the changing demographic situation with a rapidly ageing society creating new demand for health services will pose a challenge for Germany’s health system.
9-April-2008
German, , 334kb
Nach einer längeren Phase der Stagnation hat Deutschland eine kräftige Erholung erlebt. Die Unternehmens- und Staatsfinanzen sind robust, so dass ein solides Fundament für eine Fortsetzung des Aufschwungs gegeben ist, sofern die von den globalen Finanzmarktturbulenzen ausgehenden Bremseffekte nicht zu stark werden. Damit das hohe Wirtschaftswachstum über den Konjunkturaufschwung hinaus andauern kann, muss allerdings die Wachstumsrate