There are also corrections needed to state pension system due to Germany's rapidly ageing population
Next german government should focus on income tax reform, there is also room to reduce social welfare contributions
German gdp growth of 2.0 pct (calendar-adjusted 2.1 pct) in 2018, 1.8 pct in 2019
German consumer price inflation of 1.7 pct in 2017, 1.7 pct in 2018 and 1.8 pct in 2019
Conditions for german exporters could deteriorate depending on the outcome of Brexit negotiations