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German Council of Economic Experts lowers growth forecast and urges social security reform
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German Council of Economic Experts (Sachverständigenrat)
Germany
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The Council of Economic Experts lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0.5% due to high energy prices.
Warns that social contribution rates could reach 50% by 2040 without structural reforms.
Proposes specific measures including hospital consolidation, pharmaceutical pricing reforms, and stricter nursing care eligibility.
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