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...
Competition from Chinese providers is increasingly becoming a challenge for German companies: A special survey by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) among around 1,300 companies highlights the consequences not only for the vital China business but also for the industrial...
Amid key economic policy decisions, entrepreneurs across Germany are campaigning for more trust in the social market economy and a willingness to embrace reforms.
Germany is not suffocating from crises - but from documentation
In a guest article in "Handelsblatt," Lutz Goebel, Chairman of the National Regulatory Control Council (NKR), and DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov outline what is crucial for reducing bureaucracy now.
DIHK's Head of Foreign Trade, Volker Treier, on the visit of EU Council President António Costa to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and their discussions about the future EU budget
To meet their sustainability reporting obligations, larger companies are increasingly requesting information from their often smaller suppliers. The EU now offers a framework, the "Voluntary Standard," designed to simplify responding to data inquiries along the value chain.
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...
