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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Figures and Facts

How are economic growth, employment, unemployment, and inflation evolving? The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) provides you here with the key economic indicators and forecasts as well as data on foreign trade by country.

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Pension Reform: "The specific implementation is key"

The DIHK President Peter Adrian on the reform proposals handed over by the Federal Government's pension commission on June 23

23.06.2026

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Long Overdue

DIHK Head of Department for Economic Policy and Finance, SME Affairs, Rainer Kambeck on the package of measures for European corporate taxation planned by the EU Commission for June 24

23.06.2026

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In Focus Economic and Fiscal Policy

"Tax Omnibus" – EU Commission proposes urgently needed simplifications to corporate taxation

With a new "Omnibus law", the EU Commission aims to simplify corporate tax law. The bureaucracy costs created by the dense regulation are expected to reduce by approximately seven billion euros for businesses and tax administrations across Europe.

Press release Skilled Workforce and Education

Skills Shortage: Business Turns to Modular Qualifications as a Key Tool

Joint efforts by businesses, trade unions, and policymakers aim to accelerate and solidify upskilling initiatives – Network event in Berlin

18.06.2026

Helena Melnikov II_Zukunftsbild Wirtschaft

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"We urgently need bold reforms"

On the occasion of the "Zukunftsbild Wirtschaft" conference on 17 June in Berlin, DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov states:

17.06.2026

Economic and Fiscal Policy

Committee for the Healthcare Industry

The DIHK Committee for the Healthcare Industry addresses key cross-sector issues in the field.

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Europe's Competitiveness Must Regain Priority

Statement by DIHK President Peter Adrian in preparation for the European Council meeting on June 18/19, 2026

17.06.2026

Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"We are always needed"

In May 2025, Karin Overlack was elected Chairwoman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Committee for the Healthcare Industry. In our interview, she explains why Germany's leading role in the healthcare industry is at risk – and how we can counteract this.

IHK Award for Economic Journalism Ernst Schneider

The IHK Award for Economic Journalism "Ernst Schneider" honours outstanding journalistic contributions that explain economic connections understandably, relevantly, and creatively. This award is one of the most prestigious media prizes in the German-speaking world.

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Awards Ceremony for the Best Energy Scouts 2026

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Klemens Kober (2.v.r.) beim rbb24 Inforadio

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Ten Years since the Brexit Referendum: "A Clear Lose-Lose Situation"

Brexit has harmed trade and investments on both sides of the English Channel – as highlighted by Klemens Kober, responsible for trade policy, transatlantic relations, and EU customs issues at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in Brussels, during a debate on rbb24 Inforadio.