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"There is too little investment in Germany"

Nancy Plaßmann is Chairwoman of the Berliner Sparkasse. Since May 2023, she has been the voluntary Chair of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Money and Credit Committee, which she has been a member of for six years. In the interview, she talks about the concerns of her...

Interview Skilled Workforce and Education

"Apprentices burst with pride often"

Swaantje Creusen has been the chairwoman of the DIHK Education Committee since June 2021. Young people need appreciation and good training support – now more than ever, she shares in our interview.

Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"We are always needed"

In May 2025, Karin Overlack was elected Chairwoman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Committee for the Healthcare Industry. In our interview, she explains why Germany's leading role in the healthcare industry is at risk – and how we can counteract this.

Georg Dettendorfer, Vorsitzender des DIHK-Verkehrsausschusses

Interview

"Every Traffic Jam Costs Money"

In June 2021, Georg Dettendorfer was re-elected as Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Transport Committee. He tells us why the logistics industry faces challenges despite its growth.

Interview Business Law and Regulation

The Climate is Getting Tougher

In July 2023, Götz Kaßmann was re-elected as Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Legal Committee. In this interview, he shares why lawyers play a critical role for businesses and what has changed in legal disputes.

Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"We entrepreneurs must always stay vigilant"

Bernd Behrens was re-elected as chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Trade Committee in April 2021. We asked him about his practical experiences as an entrepreneur - especially regarding the transformation process of trade, which he believes is continuing to advance.

Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"Tax rates are a factor of location"

In May 2023, the members of the DIHK Finance and Tax Committee elected Ralf Herbener as their chairman. In our interview, the newly elected chairman provides insight into his views on the German tax system.

Interview International Trade and Market Access

"Our reliability is valued worldwide"

Chairman of the DIHK Committee on Foreign Trade for four years, re-elected in April 2021: Dr. Peter Kulitz assesses the current global economic situation and shares the advice he gives his children.

Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"Our mission is the well-being of people"

Robert Rückel, elected Chairman of the DIHK Tourism Committee in May 2023, is delighted about the growing interest in vacations within Germany. However, the industry is facing challenges, says the Managing Director of the German Spy Museum and the Germany Museum, who is also Vice President of...

Interview Energy and climate policy

"Energy shapes my life"

In April 2021, the DIHK Committee for Environment and Energy elected its new chairman: His name is Dr. Christof Günther, and he is the Managing Director of Germany's largest chemical park. We wanted to know his views on climate protection and what drives him in his voluntary commitment.

Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"Credibility is our highest asset"

Gabriele Fink has been the re-elected chairperson of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Committee for Communication, Media, and Creative Industries since March 2023. In our interview, she shares why shitstorms are inevitable and how to maintain credibility even on a regional level.

Interview Innovation and Digitalisation

"Companies must be visible"

Innovation is essential for many companies to compete against larger rivals. Susanne Szczesny-Oßing, Chairwoman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Committee for Industry and Research, tells us how much a medium-sized company needs to invest in innovation.

Interview Infrastructure

DIHK Vice President Ralf Stoffels: "Important signal beyond the region"

On the reopening of the Rahmedetal Bridge, Ralf Stoffels explains what the end of the closure means for companies, employees, and the location – and what lessons can be learned from it.

19.12.2025

Torsten Wunderlich steht vor einem grünen Fiat vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin

Interview Innovation and Digitalisation

"Who sleeps, will disappear"

Torsten Wunderlich was re-elected as Chairman of the DIHK Committee for Information and Communication Technology (today Digital Comitee) in March 2023. Why he believes that businesses cannot avoid digitalization is revealed in our interview.