Monika Schnitzer

Monika Schnitzer

economist Germany

Monika Schnitzer is the head of the 'Wirtschaftsweisen' (Council of Economic Experts), an influential advisory body in Germany. She has advocated for the reform of the country's debt brake to allow for increased public investment in critical areas such as defense, infrastructure, and education, stressing the importance of addressing Germany's significant investment needs.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
167,397
Power
8,286$
Sentiment
6.86
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 2 5.50 0.18% +10% 8,654,622 17,247 $700,000 1,395$
Germany 2 7.00 0.18% +0% 83,783,942 150,150 $3,845,000 6,891$
Totals 4 92,438,564 167,397 $4,545,000 8,286$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Germany Germany: Monika Schnitzer is the chairwoman of the economic advisory board and argues that the pension package would exacerbate the problems of the pension system. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 25. November 2025 - Politik

Germany Germany: Monika Schnitzer is one of the economic advisors mentioned who are advocating for the pension package to be withdrawn. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Altersvorsorge: Ökonomen fordern Stopp des Rentenpakets der Regierung - Politik

Switzerland Switzerland: Monika Schnitzer, head of the economic advisors, warned of negative impacts on the birth rate. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Warum die meisten Ziele verfehlt wurden

Switzerland Switzerland: Monika Schnitzer, chair of the Council of Economic Experts, calls for more honesty from politicians and courage from companies to change. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wirtschaftsweiser Martin Werding fordert schnellere Reformen von Merz

Switzerland Switzerland: Monika Schnitzer is the chair of the German Council of Economic Experts and has been advocating for more honesty and courage in economic reforms. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Deutschland im Kulturkampf um Migration und Merz

Switzerland Switzerland: Monika Schnitzer is the chair of the German Council of Economic Experts who advocates for more honesty in economic policy. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schikane und kaum Deutsch – Der Boom der Privatschulen in Deutschland

Switzerland Switzerland: Monika Schnitzer is the chair of the Council of Economic Experts in Germany, advocating for more honesty in politics. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: SPD und Union müssen mehr Markt wagen

Switzerland Switzerland: Monika Schnitzer is the chairwoman of the Council of Economic Experts in Germany and advocates for more honesty from politicians and courage from companies. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Ohne Reformen droht Wohlstandsverlust in Deutschland