The DIHK advocates in Brussels for European economic policy that is practical, competitive, and business-friendly. The goal is to strengthen the advantages of the Single Market while limiting unnecessary bureaucracy.
How the DIHK brings business interests to Brussels:
European decisions directly impact the daily operations of German companies – often sooner and more profoundly than initially apparent. New EU directives shape investment decisions, business models, and competitive conditions across nearly all industries.
This is why the DIHK has maintained its own office in Brussels for more than 60 years. Located close to the European Parliament, it brings the perspectives of German businesses into European decision-making processes early on – even before EU directives are transposed into national law.
The focus is especially on the practicality of new regulations for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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A particular strength of the DIHK lies in its close connection to local businesses:
Through the 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry, it can quickly and comprehensively capture the assessments and expertise of member companies, differentiated by company size, industry, and international orientation.
No other German business organisation is as deeply rooted in the regions or can bring such practical knowledge in comparable breadth and depth into European work in Brussels. Thus, the DIHK acts as a bridge between businesses and EU politics.
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How to reach the Brussels office
The contact persons in the Brussels office
Well-Connected at the European Level
The DIHK's work in Brussels is closely integrated into European networks. The team is actively involved in the international chamber organisation Eurochambres, which organises the European Parliament of Enterprises every two years.
Through the Board Europe, the DIHK systematically incorporates entrepreneurial perspectives into European economic policy and strengthens the position of the commercial economy at the EU level.
What the DIHK Does for Businesses in Brussels
In the interest of the German economy, the Brussels team undertakes the following tasks, among others:
- Dialogue with EU institutions, including the European Parliament, European Council, European Commission, EESC, and Committee of the Regions
- Collaboration with national and European business organisations, particularly European chamber structures
- Monitoring European policy developments, legislative initiatives, and political debates
- Representation of the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and delegates and representatives of German businesses in 92 countries
- Conducting EU seminars on current economic policy issues
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