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Ein Schüler lächelt, während er sich in einem modernen Klassenraum mit seinen Mitschülern austauscht.

"Onboarding does not begin just on the first working day"

If you want to recruit foreign skilled workers, you cannot avoid one topic: professional recognition. In the interview, Rieke Albrecht from DIHK Service GmbH explains how the "Company Professional Recognition" (UBA) project supports companies in this and why good onboarding is crucial for...

Helena Melnikov mit Moderatorin im ARD-Studio

Relief Cabinet: Moving powerfully towards reducing bureaucracy

On July 15, the Federal Government announced measures aimed at reducing the burden on citizens, businesses, and administration by approximately 600 million euros. DIHK’s Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov provided her commentary on the package during the ZDF’s Mittagsmagazin.

Media Library

The Media Library of the DIHK bundles portrait pictures, CVs, and video portraits of the president as well as the members of the executive management board. Additionally, you will find photo galleries of events here.

Oliver Heikaus_Reaktion

Draft Bill Falls Short of Coalition Agreement

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the reform of the Advancement BAföG

Date of publication 15.07.2026
Peter Adrian dynamisch

Shop Closing Hours: More Freedom and Self-Responsibility for People and Retailers

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Peter Adrian supports the ongoing discussions about liberalising shop closing regulations in Germany. For legal certainty for companies, a constitutional amendment would be necessary.

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Companies face growing bureaucracy instead of reduction – the pressure to act is immense

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the Relief Cabinet

Date of publication 14.07.2026
Peter Adrian

Reforms: "Now is the chance to regain trust"

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) President Peter Adrian considers the federal government’s agreement on a reform package as a sign of action capability. He told the Funke media group: "If the coalition doesn’t promptly implement the announced reforms, it would be a disaster."

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European Emissions Trading Reform

With the European Emissions Trading, the EU Commission aims to reform an effective climate policy instrument. To unleash its steering effects, several key approaches are required. In a new policy paper, the DIHK outlines what to consider in the reform.

POSITION - IHK-Magazin

POSITION. The IHK Magazine for Vocational Training

POSITION is the vocational training magazine of the IHK organisation. It is tailored to everyone involved in vocational training, skills development, and personnel development within companies or in voluntary roles. The magazine focuses on practical insights, well-founded expert articles, and...