Georg Dettendorfer, Vorsitzender des DIHK-Verkehrsausschusses

"Every Traffic Jam Costs Money"

In June 2021, Georg Dettendorfer was re-elected as Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Transport Committee. He tells us why the logistics industry faces challenges despite its growth.

Interview Recht

The Climate is Getting Tougher

In July 2023, Götz Kaßmann was re-elected as Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Legal Committee. In this interview, he shares why lawyers play a critical role for businesses and what has changed in legal disputes.

Interview Unternehmensentwicklung

"The uncertainties are increasing"

Hans-Werner Lindgens was Chairman of the DIHK SME Committee until the end of March 2025. He looks to the future with concern and is certain that the economy will change permanently. What is needed, he says, is a new course setting, according to the passionate sailor.

Interview Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik

"We entrepreneurs must always stay vigilant"

Bernd Behrens was re-elected as chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Trade Committee in April 2021. We asked him about his practical experiences as an entrepreneur - especially regarding the transformation process of trade, which he believes is continuing to advance.

Interview Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik

"There is too little investment in Germany"

Nancy Plaßmann is Chairwoman of the Berliner Sparkasse. Since May 2023, she has been the voluntary Chair of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Money and Credit Committee, which she has been a member of for six years. In the interview, she talks about the concerns of her...

Interview Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik

"Tax rates are a factor of location"

In May 2023, the members of the DIHK Finance and Tax Committee elected Ralf Herbener as their chairman. In our interview, the newly elected chairman provides insight into his views on the German tax system.

Interview Internationaler Handel

"Our reliability is valued worldwide"

Chairman of the DIHK Committee on Foreign Trade for four years, re-elected in April 2021: Dr. Peter Kulitz assesses the current global economic situation and shares the advice he gives his children.

Interview Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik

"Our mission is the well-being of people"

Robert Rückel, elected Chairman of the DIHK Tourism Committee in May 2023, is delighted about the growing interest in vacations within Germany. However, the industry is facing challenges, says the Managing Director of the German Spy Museum and the Germany Museum, who is also Vice President of...

Interview Energie

"Energy shapes my life"

In April 2021, the DIHK Committee for Environment and Energy elected its new chairman: His name is Dr. Christof Günther, and he is the Managing Director of Germany's largest chemical park. We wanted to know his views on climate protection and what drives him in his voluntary commitment.

Interview Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik

"Credibility is our highest asset"

Gabriele Fink has been the re-elected chairperson of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Committee for Communication, Media, and Creative Industries since March 2023. In our interview, she shares why shitstorms are inevitable and how to maintain credibility even on a regional level.