Economic and Fiscal Policy

Framework conditions for a strong location

A reliable policy framework is essential for a strong economy. The DIHK identifies where reforms in economic and fiscal policy are needed – from competitive taxation and reduced bureaucracy to improved investment conditions and sound public finances. Drawing on insights from the business community, the DIHK provides recommendations to support decisions that foster growth, innovation and employment.

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Money and Credit Committee

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.

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Economic and Fiscal Policy

Finance and Taxation Committee

The DIHK Finance and Taxation Committee monitors important developments in taxation and financial policy across Germany and Europe—from competitiveness and Euro stability to reducing bureaucracy.

Economic and Fiscal Policy

Trade Committee

The DIHK Trade Committee addresses key future issues for trade – from digitalisation and competitive conditions to location development and reducing bureaucracy.

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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Figures and Facts

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.

Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Economic Sentiment Turns Pessimistic in the Service Industry

Special analysis "Economic Insight" based on the Early Summer 2026 Survey

05.06.2026

Position paper Economic and Fiscal Policy

Energy and Sustainability

Sustainable economy – protecting the climate, securing the future: Cluster 4 of the Economic Policy Positions represents a strong combination of climate protection, economic competitiveness, and sustainable innovation.

13.11.2024

Position paper Economic and Fiscal Policy

SMEs and Corporate Financing

What economic policy framework conditions do SMEs and corporate financing require? Cluster 1 of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's economic policy positions outlines key guidelines for investment-, growth-, and transformation-friendly conditions.

13.11.2024

Position paper Economic and Fiscal Policy

Reduction of Bureaucracy and Acceleration of Procedures

Cluster 2 of Economic Policy Positions champions a lean, efficient legal framework and noticeably faster procedures: Allowing companies to avoid bureaucratic obstacles and implement their projects swiftly.

13.11.2024

Position paper Economic and Fiscal Policy

Taxes and Public Finances

How can competitive taxes and sound public finances be successfully combined? Cluster 3 of the Economic Policy Positions of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) illustrates the tax and fiscal framework conditions needed to promote investment and secure sustainable growth.

13.11.2024

Economic and Fiscal Policy

Committee for the Healthcare Industry

The DIHK Committee for the Healthcare Industry addresses key cross-sector issues in the field.

Position statement Economic and Fiscal Policy

DIHK on Reform of the SÜG: Avoid bureaucracy, make procedures practical

The DIHK welcomes the objectives of the reform to expedite security clearances. However, it also warns against new reporting obligations, which could particularly burden small and medium-sized enterprises.

25.06.2025

Press release Economic and Fiscal Policy

DIHK Analysis: Crisis also impacts service providers

Industry-specific figures from the latest economic survey highlight: rigid working hours, documentation obligations and high labor costs especially endanger small businesses.

05.06.2026

Impulse papers Economic and Fiscal Policy

For a fair E-Commerce

The German retail sector – both stationary and online – relies on good and fair competition conditions. The increasing presence of e-commerce direct sales models from non-EU countries poses a growing challenge. Which ten measures would contribute to more fairness in e-commerce has been...

Press release Economic and Fiscal Policy