N. 5/2021 Europa in der Corona-Krise
This paper offers an overview of the economic consequences of the Covid crisis and the political responses to it in Italy, France, and Germany. The paper begins with a brief sketch of the differing socio-economic contexts in which the three countries entered the crisis, followed by a summary of its macroeconomic effects. The government measures to support the economy are presented. The paper outlines national investment plans and shows how they relate to the European funding (Next Generation EU); it closes with a short discussion of questions arising and challenges that may lie ahead.