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...
How the absolute savings targets of the Energy Efficiency Act impact economic growth
The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) of 2023 mandates rigid energy consumption savings goals in Germany – irrespective of climate or efficiency considerations. At the current state, these goals can only be achieved through a drastic decline in economic performance.
EU-US Raw Materials Partnership: What German Companies Need
In April, the EU and the USA agreed on a partnership regarding raw materials. The DIHK has outlined specific conditions in a concept paper under which this agreement can benefit the German economy.
Melanie Vogelbach, Head of International Economic Policy at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), on new US tariff threats due to alleged forced labour
On the upcoming Cabinet decision regarding the Federal Government's Action Programme for implementing the National Circular Economy Strategy, Sebastian Bolay, DIHK Head of Department for Energy, Environment, and Industry, explains:
In the undoubtedly vital modernization of urban planning and spatial planning law, the German government is setting new planning priorities at the expense of commercial areas. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for improvements to ensure balanced and economically viable urban and...
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...
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.
Deutsche Unternehmen zeigen weiterhin ein großes Interesse an der Ukraine, auch wenn sie aufgrund des russischen Angriffskriegs und der unklaren Sicherheitslage nach wie vor vorsichtig agieren.
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...
