In the DIHK Newsroom, you’ll find the latest press releases, statements, studies, and background information on the German economy—presented in a concise, well-organized, and always up-to-date...
Energy Transition Barometer 2026: Rising Costs Become a Risk
Industrial companies are moving production abroad, investments in core processes are being postponed: The current Energy Transition Barometer of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) highlights the major challenges posed by high energy costs for companies.
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.
Designing EU emissions trading system: international, innovative, and cost-efficient
From incentives for CO2 removal to the reduction path for the certificate volume: the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) has summarized the key factors for the upcoming reform of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) in a new position paper.
Germany’s Hightech Agenda 2025 aims to advance six future technologies and boost the country’s innovation momentum in the long term. A year later, businesses see room for improvement: many proposals are too vague and not sufficiently SME-oriented.
For more than four out of ten people in Germany, it goes without saying that after completing A-levels, one heads towards university. A new chapter of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) training campaign "Training makes more of us" aims to dispel this and similar prejudices.
The German economy creates jobs daily, drives innovation, and takes responsibility: With its new campaign "We Act!", the IHK organisation highlights the achievements of more than three million companies in Germany.
From labour costs and open markets to corporate taxes – Germany's economy urgently requires an upgrade. In a new LinkedIn series, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) provides a compact and fact-based analysis of the necessary reforms and measures.
Bureaucracy, lengthy planning procedures, and lack of digitalisation are holding businesses back in Germany. Through a social media campaign, the DIHK highlights pressing problems at German business locations and showcases the economic policy reforms urgently needed to enhance Germany's...
Rapid technological advancements and geopolitical as well as societal disruptions: German businesses face immense challenges. The IHK organisation is actively discussing solutions to turn these challenges into growth opportunities – like at the DIHK-ESMT conference 'Future of the Economy' in...
Military conflicts, closed airspaces, blocked transport routes: The developments in the Middle East since 28 February have significant consequences for German companies and are being closely monitored with great attention and concern.
Efficient, technology-neutral, international: The IHK organisation strongly advocates redesigning the energy transition in Germany. Through studies, core positions, and surveys, the DIHK outlines what is necessary for companies to also manage the transformation.
There is an increasing consideration in the EU to implement local content requirements—mandatory local value creation shares. This has consequences for trade, competition, and Europe's position.
The German economy risks becoming a long-term patient. Companies are struggling with high costs for energy, personnel, and taxes, combined with crippling bureaucracy. An uncertain global economic environment and bottlenecks in critical raw materials exacerbate the situation further.
German businesses continue to show great interest in Ukraine, even as they remain cautious due to the Russian aggression and ongoing security concerns.
Digitalization is a key competitive factor and opens up a wide range of opportunities – from more efficient workflows to innovative business models. To ensure these possibilities are utilized everywhere, reliable frameworks, modern digital infrastructure, and a digitalized administration are...
