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Press release Energy and climate policy

A pragmatic approach and realistic goals needed for scaling up hydrogen

New study by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry outlines a path for a successful hydrogen market ramp-up

Date of publication 08.07.2026
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Study and analysis Energy and climate policy

Study highlights need for action in accelerating hydrogen adoption

The ramp-up of hydrogen in Germany is at risk of lagging behind political targets. A study commissioned by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry identifies key challenges and outlines the necessary actions.

Date of publication 08.07.2026
Press release Skilled Workforce and Education

DIHK Position Paper: Making Vocational Education a Priority Now

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) calls for placing greater emphasis on vocational education and training as a top economic policy priority. In a recent position paper, it presents specific proposals on how to secure skilled workers, improve transitions into apprenticeships...

Date of publication 07.07.2026
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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

No Turnaround in Sight

DIHK economic expert Jupp Zenzen on the production figures for May 2026

Date of publication 07.07.2026
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Agreement comes at the right time

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade, Volker Treier, on tomorrow's vote in the European Parliament on the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement

Date of publication 07.07.2026
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

A strong signal for the partnership between Germany and Canada

Regarding the decision by the Canadian Government to award the contract for constructing new submarines to the German-Norwegian consortium, DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier explains

Date of publication 07.07.2026
Press release Economic and Fiscal Policy

The Digital Euro Can Establish Europe's Independence in Payment Systems

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) presents its updated position paper on the proposed digital currency

Date of publication 06.07.2026
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Position paper Economic and Fiscal Policy

DIHK supports digital euro – under certain conditions

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) considers the planned introduction of a digital euro fundamentally positive but sets concrete conditions: The new means of payment must provide real added value, be technically compatible with existing systems, and not impose unnecessary costs...

Date of publication 06.07.2026
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In Focus Economic and Fiscal Policy

The Future of Payments: What Does the Digital Euro Bring Us?

The digital Euro may become a reality in the Eurozone countries by 2029. It aims to bring more independence and resilience, reduce costs for the economy, and offer as much privacy as cash. However, the promised added value must be reflected in tangible benefits.

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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Businesses express concern over rising expenditures

Regarding today's Cabinet meeting with the planned budget decision, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Helena Melnikov states

Date of publication 06.07.2026

Conference: Economic Vision

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    Summit of Key Economic Leaders

    The 'Wise Economic Expert' Veronika Grimm welcomes Markus Brunnermeier from Princeton University, who also gave the keynote speech on 'Economy in Transition'. On the left: Düsseldorf economics professor Justus Haucap, former chairman of the Monopolies Commission.

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    Germany as a Location Needs Growth Impulses

    'We urgently need bold reforms,' said DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov at the opening of the conference. 'Close cooperation between politics, business, and science is very important for this.' Co-host Jörg Rocholl, President of ESMT, emphasized the scale of the challenge: 'Even if pensions or other reform projects are passed now—this is not the end of discussions.'

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    Economic Call for Resilience

    In his keynote on 'Economy in Transition', Princeton economist Markus Brunnermeier presents a '10-Point Agenda for Germany'. These include not only making the right individual decisions but also creating a 'new red thread' for an overall narrative. Instead of focusing on 'minimizing risks, fending off changes', Germany should develop more courage for 'experimenting and shifting to the new,' says Brunnermeier.

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    The Role of IHKs in Economic Transformation

    Matthias Fonger, Chief Executive Officer of Bremen Chamber of Commerce and member of the Circle of Economists of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce, discusses the role of chambers in upcoming transformation processes. They promote resilience and create frameworks for businesses in a stable market economy.

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    Smiling Faces for Serious Discussions

    Does the regulatory framework of the social market economy need adjustment? Very nuanced answers were discussed by (left to right) former Council of Economic Experts Chairman Lars Feld, Jörg Rocholl (ESMT), current Council of Economic Experts member Veronika Grimm, moderator Inga Michler, Stefan Kolev from the Ludwig Erhard Forum, Antje Rummer from FU Berlin, Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln from Goethe University Frankfurt, and Stefan Kooths from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

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    Growth Requires Change

    More freedom and trust in the key players of companies, academia, and municipalities—that is what 'Wise Economic Expert' Veronika Grimm demands. These players need freedom to act, so that growth can emerge. Jörg Rocholl, her neighbor at the panel, points out misallocated capital in Germany: Around 40% of savings are held in current and savings accounts with negative real returns.

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    Making Trade Agreements SME-Friendly

    Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, often struggle with elaborate proofs of origin that they must provide for their products as part of international trade agreements, says Lisandra Flach from the ifo Institute in Munich, a native Brazilian. Therefore, the agreements must be made more SME-friendly and pragmatic.

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    The Faces Behind the Conference

    Rainer Kambeck (right), himself an economist from academia and now as DIHK department head working daily at the interface between politics and business, has put together the program and the panels together with ESMT President Jörg Rocholl (left).

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    Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

    “The reform package includes many long-overdue measures – especially on reducing bureaucracy”

    DIHK President Peter Adrian on the results of the coalition committee

    Date of publication 02.07.2026
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    Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

    Business must become simpler, more attractive, and more reliable – no new burdens for the SME sector

    DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov addresses her urgent appeal to the coalition committee members.

    Date of publication 01.07.2026
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    Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

    "Mandatory Reserve Duty is not the Right Approach"

    DIHK Head of Economic Policy Rainer Kambeck on the cabinet decision regarding a Reserve Strengthening Act

    Date of publication 01.07.2026
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    Economic and Fiscal Policy

    German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism Committee

    The DIHK Tourism Committee gathers entrepreneurial expertise from the tourism industry and addresses key topics such as digitalisation, skills shortages, sustainability, and bureaucracy reduction.