Marcel Fratzscher
Marcel Fratzscher is the President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), where he focuses on economic policy, labor markets, and social issues. He is known for his insights into Germany's economic challenges, particularly in the context of a changing global economy. Recently, Fratzscher has emphasized the need for Germany to adapt its economic strategies in response to declining growth and external pressures, highlighting the importance of innovation and policy reform to ensure long-term sustainability.
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Marcel Fratzscher emphasized the need for the EU and Germany to strengthen global cooperation in response to Trump.
Alemania dice que coordinará reacción ante anuncio de Trump con socios europeos - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-01-18
DIW chief Marcel Fratzscher also opposed the rescue action.
Rettung aus der Schweiz durch Reederei MSC
Switzerland· 2025-12-16
Marcel Fratzscher warned against treating the AfD as a normal party, citing potential economic damage.
Deutschland: Spitze der Unionsfraktion beharrt auf Rentenpaket - Politik
Germany· 2025-11-25
Marcel Fratzscher warned against treating the AfD as a normal party, citing potential economic damage.
Deutschland: Kritik an Verband der Familienunternehmer wegen Umgang mit AfD - PolitikGermany· 2025-11-25Martin Seeleib-Kaiser argues that Marcel Fratzscher is wrong in his views on pensions.
Rente: „Das Problem mit den Boomern hätte man vor 40 Jahren lösen müssen“ - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-10-16
Martin Seeleib-Kaiser argues that Marcel Fratzscher is wrong in his views.
Interview: „Das Problem mit den Boomern hätte man vor 40 Jahren lösen müssen“ - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-10-11
Marcel Fratzscher, head of the German Institute for Economic Research, emphasized the state's annual pension bill of 400 billion euros.
Germania, în pragul colapsului. Cancelarul recunoaște că țara a „trăit peste posibilități”
Romania· 2025-09-18
Marcel Fratzscher discusses the dramatic consequences of Germany's investment backlog and calls for accountability from the baby boomer generation.
Ökonom Marcel Fratzscher: Babyboomer müssen Verantwortung übernehmen - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-09-01
Marcel Fratzscher discusses the dramatic consequences of Germany's investment backlog and advocates for a mandatory social year for retirees.
Marcel Fratzscher: Babyboomer müssen Verantwortung übernehmen - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-09-01Marcel Fratzscher is the president of the German Institute for Economic Research and has proposed a 'Boomer tax' for wealthy retirees.
Auch Pensionäre müssen ihren Teil zur Rentenreform beitragen
Luxembourg· 2025-08-25Marcel Fratzscher, president of the German Institute for Economic Research, commented on the unprecedented increase in defense spending.
NATO has promised a spending blitz. Can its European members afford it?
United States· 2025-07-21
Marcel Fratzscher claimed that China wants to strengthen the multilateral trading system.
Ist die Vertiefung der europäisch-chinesischen Beziehungen eine gute Idee?Switzerland· 2025-06-30
Marcel Fratzscher, head of the German Institute for Economic Research, criticized the commission's decision for not going far enough.
Heftige Kritik an Erhöhung auf 14.60 EuroSwitzerland· 2025-06-27
Marcel Fratzscher argues for the necessity of a higher minimum wage to combat labor shortages.
Was bedeutet das für Deutschlands Wirtschaft?Switzerland· 2025-06-27
Marcel Fratzscher is the president of DIW and one of the most well-known economists in the country.
Bürgergeldempfänger brauchen vor allem mehr Unterstützung, nicht mehr Geld - MeinungGermany· 2025-06-23
Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), warns against a 'dangerous wrong path' in the Bürgergeld debate.
Bürgergeld-Debatte in Berlin: DIW-Präsident gegen Sanktionen - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-06-23Marcel Fratzscher stated that while migrants may pose a short-term economic burden, they will create significant long-term benefits for the economy.
Migration: Neue Studie zeigt Nutzen von Zuwanderung in Deutschland - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-06-06
Marcel Fratzscher from the Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung is attending the Antidiskriminierungstage.
Wie Antidiskriminierungsgesetze Freiheit und Eigentum gefährdenSwitzerland· 2025-05-13
Marcel Fratzscher criticized the coalition agreement and called for more courage for reforms.
Gescheitert im ersten Wahlgang: Das sind die Reaktionen auf das Merz-Desaster - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-06
Marcel Fratzscher sees the coalition agreement primarily as a compromise that largely maintains the status quo.
Reaktionen auf Koalitionsvertrag von Union und SPD: wenig Lob, viel KritikSwitzerland· 2025-04-10
Marcel Fratzscher suggested that Germany should use the tariff crisis as an opportunity for necessary reforms.
‘Another nail in the coffin’: Germany’s car industry faces up to Trump’s tariffs | Germany
United Kingdom· 2025-04-04
Marcel Fratzscher, the director of the German Institute for Economic Research DIW, believes that the effect of Trump's measures will mean a loss of about 0.3% of German production.
Alemania relativiza el impacto de las tarifas aduaneras de Trump
Bolivia· 2025-04-04Prof Marcel Fratzscher is from Germany’s DIW economic think tank and commented on the CDU and SPD's focus on their voter clientele.
Christian Democratic Union nerves on edge amid Alternative for Germany poll surge – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-03
Marcel Fratzscher, president of the DIW economic institute, noted the uncertainty caused by Trump's unpredictability among German entrepreneurs.
Los aranceles de Trump a los coches asestan un golpe a una industria europea ya con problemas y se ceban con Alemania | Internacional
Spain· 2025-03-28
Marcel Fratzscher believes that American tariffs hit the German economy harder than others.
Jutarnji list - Njemačka je primila novi teški udarac, ekonomisti se hvataju za glavu: 'Ozbiljno smo ranjeni, a još sada i ovo...'
Croatia· 2025-03-27
Marcel Fratzscher, the president of the German Institute for Economic Research, called for strict oversight of the fund's implementation.
Ιστορική απόφαση για τη Γερμανία
Greece· 2025-03-19
Marcel Fratzscher is the president of the German Institute for Economic Research who discussed past periods of deindustrialization in Germany.
Economia estagnada na Alemanha é fator decisivo na escolha dos eleitores durante votações
Brazil· 2025-02-23
Prof Marcel Fratzscher of Berlin’s influential DIW economic think tank emphasizes the need for a vision to secure Germany's future.
‘A bad feeling is growing’ as country looks for bridge to better future – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
Marcel Fratzscher is the President of the German Institute for Economic Research who expressed skepticism about the government's ability to change policies.
Vì sao kinh tế Đức ngày càng sa sút?
Vietnam· 2025-02-17