Overview
- Media reports say parts of the federal government are resisting extending Malmendier’s mandate, though no decision has been announced.
- Her four‑year term on the Sachverständigenrat, Germany’s council of economic experts, expires on February 28.
- The ministry told dpa that reappointments are possible but not required and emphasized a need for macroeconomic, trade, and fiscal expertise on the council.
- Non‑reappointment would be unusual given that, since 1990, members have typically left early only by choice.
- Observers note that replacing Malmendier could tilt the council toward more market‑liberal voices, against the backdrop of recent internal disputes including conflict‑of‑interest allegations involving Veronika Grimm.