Strong Impulses for Tax Policy – DIHK Finance and Taxation Committee met in Berlin

On November 20th and 21st, 2025, Berlin hosted vibrant tax policy discussions: The DIHK Finance and Taxation Committee brought together leading figures from business, politics, and administration. The evening at the Futurium kicked off with inspiring future scenarios and a keynote speech by Stephan Rochow (BMF), offering exciting perspectives. The Friday session—opened by DIHK CEO Dr. Helena Melnikov—began with a clear message: Tax policy is key to competitiveness and trust. A focused roundtable with representatives from CDU, SPD, and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in the Bundestag’s Finance Committee openly debated urgent challenges—from tax reforms to transforming financial administration. Particularly impressive: the vision of a digital and efficient financial administration, presented by Boris Zollickhofer (BZSt) and Dr. Benjamin Peuthert. With constructive inputs and clear demands, the Committee set a strong signal for a modern tax policy advancing both businesses and the state.

The DIHK Finance and Taxation Committee includes the following members: