Ad
The European Central Bank's quantitive easing programme 'risks the eurozone's health', a German expert group says (Photo: Valentina Pop)

ECB putting eurozone economy at risk, German expert group says

The European Central Bank's (ECB) plans to pump more cheap credit into banks risk undermining the long-term health of the eurozone, according to Germany's leading economic expert group.

The ECB's "extensive quantitative easing measures" posed "risks for long-term economic growth in the euro area, not least by dampening the member states' willingness to implement reforms and consolidate their public finances", the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) said in its annual report, publi...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
The European Central Bank's quantitive easing programme 'risks the eurozone's health', a German expert group says (Photo: Valentina Pop)

Tags

Ad

Related articles

Ad
Ad

Latest News