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Helena Melnikov mit Moderatorin im ARD-Studio

Relief Cabinet: Moving powerfully towards reducing bureaucracy

On July 15, the Federal Government announced measures aimed at reducing the burden on citizens, businesses, and administration by approximately 600 million euros. DIHK’s Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov provided her commentary on the package during the ZDF’s Mittagsmagazin.

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Companies face growing bureaucracy instead of reduction – the pressure to act is immense

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the Relief Cabinet

Date of publication 14.07.2026
Peter Adrian

Reforms: "Now is the chance to regain trust"

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) President Peter Adrian considers the federal government’s agreement on a reform package as a sign of action capability. He told the Funke media group: "If the coalition doesn’t promptly implement the announced reforms, it would be a disaster."

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A Positive Signal – A True Structural Reform Must Follow

Helena Melnikov, Chief Executive Officer of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), on the GKV Contribution Rate Stabilisation Act

Date of publication 10.07.2026
Marc Evers mit Mikro

Fourteen-Year High in Insolvencies – Threatening Liquidity Situation

DIHK SME expert Marc Evers on the insolvency figures for April 2026

Date of publication 10.07.2026
Mehrere Laptops auf einem Tisch mit Händen von oben, eingeblendet verschiedene statistische Grafiken

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.

Porträtfoto Dr. Jupp Zenzen

No Turnaround in Sight

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

Date of publication 07.07.2026

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
Euro-Zeichen als Mikrochip

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
Digitaler Euro Monitor

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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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
DIHK-Präsident Peter Adrian

“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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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
Mann im Haus der deutschen Wirtschaft

"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
Reisebüro - Flugtickets

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.