Translated from German with AI assistance

Committees of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The committees of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry – from the general assembly to the executive board and specialist committees – shape the overall economic opinion of the chamber organization. Entrepreneurs contribute their practical perspectives, provide strategic impetus, and shape the positions with which the chamber represents the overall interests of commercial business at the federal level.

The committees of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry form the organizational backbone of the decision-making process of the chamber organization at the federal level. They bring together the knowledge, experience, and perspectives of entrepreneurs from industry, trade, and services – from the regional chambers of commerce to the national umbrella organization.

Additionally, the executive board, general management, and 17 practice-oriented specialist committees provide the institutional framework for well-founded decision-making and expert advice on political decision-making processes. Together, the committees ensure that the overall economic opinion of commercial business is appropriately consolidated and effectively communicated to politics, administration, and the public.

Overview of all DIHK expert committees

To discuss important economic policy topics and determine a unified stance for the German economy, there are a total of 17 specialist committees. These committees primarily consist of experienced entrepreneurs.

General Assembly and Executive Board of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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...

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Council for Integrity and Mediation

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) is entrusted with representing the collective interests of member companies at the national, European, and international levels. A core principle of this mandate is strict adherence to the legally defined scope of authority.

Senior Advisory Council of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Council of Elders of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry mediates in disputes between DIHK, chambers of commerce, and their bodies – an independent panel with voluntary expertise.

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