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Building Ukraine's Future

  • 07.10.2026 - 08.10.2026
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Warning: Data Theft via Email, SMS, and Phone

Fraudsters continue to misuse the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) as a cover for phishing attacks – most recently through an email with the subject "Update of Your Corporate Data 2026". Learn more about these and other criminal approaches here.

Press Release International Trade and Market Access

Rekord bei Handelshemmnissen – USA werden zum Bremsklotz, Chancen in Indien und Lateinamerika 

DIHK-Umfrage „Going International 2026“

Date of publication 28.09.2026
Parlamentarischer Abend 2026 Gastgeber
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Parliamentary Evening 2026 — "Economy 360 Degrees"

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In Focus Economic and Fiscal Policy

Between Free Trade and Industrial Protection: Striking a Balance in Europe

The "Industrial Accelerator Act" aims to strengthen the EU's industry and reduce dependencies. However, from the economy's perspective, the planned measures entail significant risks. These include interference with entrepreneurial freedom, increased costs, and unforeseeable side effects.

Mehrere Laptops auf einem Tisch mit Händen von oben, eingeblendet verschiedene statistische Grafiken
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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.

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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Decisive Reform Course Needed

Chief Executive Officer of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Helena Melnikov, on the Joint Economic Forecast of Research Institutes (Autumn 2026)

Date of publication 24.09.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

"Europe needs improved framework conditions"

DIHK Foreign Trade Chief Volker Treier on the occasion of the EU Competitiveness Council on 24 September, focusing on strengthening European industry and reducing critical dependencies

Date of publication 23.09.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Trump-Xi Meeting: Europe must not remain a mere spectator

Volker Treier, Head of Foreign Trade at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, comments on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in the USA

Date of publication 22.09.2026
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In Focus Economic and Fiscal Policy

Reform Autumn for Germany – Now or Never

Loss of industrial jobs, record insolvencies, years of stagnation: The pressure on Germany as a business location is mounting. The reform announcements by the Chancellor cautiously inspire optimism within the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). However, DIHK President Peter Adrian...

Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

EU-Philippines Agreement: Achieving the Breakthrough Now

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on the upcoming talks about an EU trade agreement with the Philippines

Date of publication 21.09.2026
Peter Adrian dynamisch
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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Actions must follow now

DIHK President Peter Adrian on the decisions needed at the federal level regarding energy prices and reforms

Date of publication 21.09.2026
Container mit China Flagg steht auf einer großen Landkarte
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In Focus International Trade and Market Access

Germany’s Economy Competing with China

Two-thirds of businesses feel the growing pressure of competition from China, with 83 percent in the industrial sector. The new special survey by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) reveals that the economy is meeting competition with innovation and is expecting...

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Reaction Energy and climate policy

We anticipate a pricing issue

DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, and Industry, Sebastian Bolay, on the current discussion about gas storage levels

Date of publication 17.09.2026
Press Release International Trade and Market Access

Strategic Deepening of the Partnership with Canada

Trade between the EU and Canada has grown significantly since CETA started in 2017. The DIHK is urging the agreement’s full ratification and promoting the transformation of the trade relationship into a strategic partnership for trade, raw materials, and data.

Date of publication 16.09.2026