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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Impulse: CBAM Adjustments Urgently Needed

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects many German companies. The DIHK sees significant need for improvement and sets forth demands for the further development of the instrument in a policy paper.

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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

CBAM Adjustments 2026 – Changes to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are pending

Relaxations are crucial for the CBAM reform to make the CO₂ border adjustment more practical. A SME-friendly implementation and further development are crucial to ensure that European companies are not disadvantaged in global competition.

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Impulse Papers

Boosting Germany’s Vocational Education: Five Key Suggestions

How we can drive innovations forward again and make Germany an economically successful location – DIHK position paper of May 2026

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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

EU-US Raw Materials Partnership: What German Companies Need

In April, the EU and the USA agreed on a partnership regarding raw materials. The DIHK has outlined specific conditions in a concept paper under which this agreement can benefit the German economy.

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Impulse Papers Energy and climate policy

Gas storage policy as a component of supply security

Germany needs a more flexible system for filling gas storage facilities. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) analyses four models and advocates a mix of instruments comprising an obligation to secure supply and a strategic reserve – market-based, compatible with European...

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Impulse Papers Economic and Fiscal Policy

Better Regulation in the EU: Requirements Beyond Reducing Bureaucracy From a Business Perspective

In an ideas paper from April 2026, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) outlines how impact assessments, consultations, and bureaucracy brakes can be consistently utilized to ensure that regulations remain practical and proportionate.

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Impulse Papers Energy and climate policy

DIHK-Impuls Document: How Future-Proof Power Grid Connections Can Succeed

Bottlenecks in Germany's power grid, along with inefficient procedures, are holding back the transformation of the energy system. Such issues jeopardize corporate climate targets and even location decisions for Germany. A new DIHK impulse paper identifies the causes and presents possible...

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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

"Buy European": Trade and Competition Under Examination

Increasingly, a "Buy European" approach, focusing on local content requirements, is being considered in the EU. A DIHK impulse paper sheds light on the potential consequences of such obligatory local added value shares for trade, competition, and Europe's position, while also outlining...

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Impulse Papers Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

What is crucial for a competitive circular economy in Europe

Reliable framework conditions, less bureaucracy, a functioning internal market for secondary raw materials, and more: In ten key principles, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) outlines how the 'Circular Economy Act' can strengthen Europe's circular economy without compromising...

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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

Preserve WTO – Secure Supply Chains

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is currently facing a turning point: high tariffs, protectionist deals, and a blocked dispute settlement system are shaking the rule-based trade system. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) presents stimuli for a new world trade order.

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Impulse Papers Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

The EU Regulation on Deforestation: What Companies Can Expect

Since the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was enacted in 2023, much has happened: By the end of 2025, implementation had already been postponed twice, and an amendment to the regulation was adopted. An overview.

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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

Global Gateway: Strategien für die Mobilisierung des Privatsektors

The DIHK proposes strategies to mobilise private investments through the EU initiative Global Gateway.

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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...

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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

Economic situation in Ukraine – opportunities for private sector

German companies are showing significant interest in Ukraine but remain cautious due to the uncertain security situation and unclear short- to mid-term developments. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) outlines opportunities and challenges in an impulse paper.

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Impulse Papers Economic and Fiscal Policy

Relieve companies from EU bureaucracy and strengthen competitiveness

The steady stream of new laws, reporting requirements, regulations, forms, and applications keeps businesses in the EU from their actual operations. The DIHK identifies specific points for relieving them.