This mission has existed for more than 60 years. Since 1963, the federal government has been asking economists (economists joined late) to “periodically assess overall economic development”. There is a lot to examine at the moment, as the German economy is not emerging from the crisis. But what is happening behind the scenes with the five experts is rare, even in the long history of the committee: Veronika Grimm is suing in court against a code of conduct that her four colleagues have adopted. This brings a month-long dispute to a new high point – continuation guaranteed.

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