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...
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.
The DIHK Energy Transition Barometer 2026 reveals: High energy costs are increasingly affecting investments in core processes. Businesses are calling for reliable regulatory frameworks, efficient infrastructure, and internationally competitive energy prices.
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.
A strategic partnership between the EU and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could serve as an anchor for open trade and reliable rules in an increasingly fragmented global economy. A new DIHK policy paper highlights the opportunities.
The European Union and the Trans-Pacific Partnership CPTPP collectively represent more than 37 per cent of global trade. Together, they could form a powerful "coalition of the willing" for open markets. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) highlights how close cooperation should...
A year ago, the EU and the USA agreed on the "Turnberry Deal." In July, the tariff agreement took effect. DIHK's Chief of Foreign Trade, Volker Treier, explained what it means for the German economy on Deutschlandfunk.
The most important bodies of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry are the General Assembly and the Executive Board. They represent the 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry. These bodies determine the economic policy guidelines of the Chamber organization and are responsible for the...
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.
Since the enactment of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in 2023, there have been significant developments. Most recently, in July 2026, the EU Commission postponed the application of the EUDR and further clarified the scope of products and the informational system. An overview.
The DIHK Money and Credit Committee brings together expertise from banks, businesses, and academia, addressing key topics like banking supervision, corporate finance, and sustainable finance.
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Education Committee shapes key topics in vocational training and further education, overseeing the education policy framework aimed at securing skilled workers for the economy.
