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.

Alle DIHK-Fachausschüsse im Überblick

Um wichtige wirtschaftspolitische Themen zu diskutieren und eine gemeinsame Position der deutschen Wirtschaft abzustimmen, gibt es insgesamt 17 Fachausschüsse. Mitglieder sind vor allem Unternehmer aus der Praxis.

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Executive Board of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Executive Board forms the strategic management level of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It drafts economic policy priorities, coordinates decisions, and ensures consistent implementation within the Chamber organisation.

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) represents the collective interests of the commercial economy – clearly within its statutory competencies. The Council for Integrity and Mediation critically accompanies this work, strengthens transparency and trust, and assumes the role of a...

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.