Gabriel Felbermayr

Gabriel Felbermayr

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Gabriel Felbermayr is the head of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) and a respected economist specializing in trade and labor markets. His expertise is critical in assessing the economic landscape of Austria, particularly regarding competitiveness and fiscal policy. Felbermayr has recently gained attention for his evaluations of the government's budgetary measures, which he has described as one of the positive aspects of the new coalition's program, amidst criticism of its overall effectiveness in addressing economic challenges.

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Gabriel Felbermayr is the new member of the Council of Economic Experts and recently presented his first report, which was not very positive for the country.

Deutschlands Wirtschaft 2026: Energiepreise, Wachstum und Klimapolitik - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-23
4.0

Gabriel Felbermayr predicts an increase in inflation due to rising energy prices.

Wie sich der Iran-Krieg auf die Weltwirtschaft auswirkt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
5.0

Gabriel Felbermayr is known as the 'economic explainer of the nation' in Austria and is a prominent economist in the German-speaking world.

Gabriel Felbermayr: Das ist der neue Wirtschaftsweise - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-03-04
9.0

Gabriel Felbermayr is currently considered a promising candidate for the German Council of Economic Experts.

„Wir haben jetzt bessere Karten gegenüber Donald Trump“ - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-03-03
8.0

Gabriel Felbermayr discussed the implications of potential EU countermeasures against tariffs.

Die wirtschaftlichen Folgen für Europa und Deutschland
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-19
6.0

Gabriel Felbermayr is the head of Wifo and provides insights on Austria's economic recovery.

Österreich beendet längste Rezession – Inflation bleibt hoch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-20
6.0

Gabriel Felbermayr is mentioned in the context of discussing the economic situation in Germany.

Wenn Deutschland hustet, hat Österreich nicht mehr zwangsweise Grippe - Wirtschaft
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-12-19
5.0
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Gabriel Felbermayr is mentioned in the context of discussing the economic situation in Germany.

Wenn Deutschland hustet, hat Österreich nicht mehr zwangsweise Grippe - Wirtschaft
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-12-18
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Gabriel Felbermayr is the head of Wifo and warns about the consequences of not implementing major reforms.

Regierung produziert nur Stillstand? Warum die These vom Reformstau ein Mythos ist - Wirtschaft
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-12-01
5.0

Gabriel Felbermayr from the Austrian Institute of Economic Research emphasizes that Tehran is aided in circumventing sanctions by the changed geopolitical situation.

Die Perser haben Angst vor Krieg und Hunger
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-09-28
7.0
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Gabriel Felbermayr warns of growth losses for the German economy due to the 30 percent tariffs from the USA.

Was sie für Deutschland bedeuten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-15
6.0

Gabriel Felbermayr warns that the tariffs would massively increase inflation in the USA.

Trump und die Zölle„Das ist so verrückt, dass man diese Drohung kaum ernst nehmen kann“ - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-05-26
7.0

Gabriel Felbermayr conducted a study estimating the economic impact of Trump's tariffs on Switzerland.

Ein Abkommen mit Trump sollte Zölle und nichttarifäre Handelshemmnisse abbauen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-16
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Gabriel Felbermayr is the head of Wifo and has expressed concerns about Austria's economic situation.

Kein Wachstum und drohendes EU-Defizitverfahren
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-28
3.0

Gabriel Felbermayr, the head of Wifo, views the government's pension plan as a positive aspect.

Sparkurs und ein Keynesianer als Finanzminister
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-03
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