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Porträtbild Dirk Binding, Bereichsleiter Dienstleistungen | Infrastruktur | Regionalpolitik

"The Threat Landscape Has Fundamentally Changed"

Dirk Binding, Head of Department for Digital Economy, Infrastructure, and Regional Policy at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), on the recent attacks on critical infrastructure

Date of publication 03.09.2026
Wohnhaus-Reihe

Construction and Real Estate Committee

The DIHK Committee for Construction and Real Estate monitors key developments related to construction, housing, infrastructure, and real estate markets, consolidating the perspectives of the economy.

More Long Trucks, Less CO₂ – and Less Bureaucracy

With a new amendment ordinance, the Federal Ministry of Transport aims to further expand the route network for long trucks. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) supports the expansion but also calls for existing barriers to be promptly removed.

Date of publication 31.07.2026

Urban Development and Spatial Planning: Housing Construction Yes – But Not at the Expense of Business

The German government is modernizing urban development and spatial planning regulations. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry fully supports the goals of accelerating procedures and promoting housing construction, but sees significant need for improvement in the protection of commercial...

Date of publication 09.06.2026
Helena Melnikov_Reaktion

Commencement of the Parliamentary Legislative Process for the Infrastructure Future Act

Helena Melnikov, Chief Executive of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), comments:

Date of publication 11.05.2026
Porträtbild Dirk Binding, Bereichsleiter Dienstleistungen | Infrastruktur | Regionalpolitik

Reduction of the air traffic tax long overdue

DIHK Head of Transport Policy Dirk Binding on the cabinet decision to amend the Air Traffic Tax Act

Date of publication 01.04.2026
Vermessung Baustelle

The DIHK Acceleration Monitor

54 legislative measures under observation

Date of publication 29.01.2026
Ralf Stoffels

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.

Date of publication 19.12.2025
Helena Melnikov_Reaktion

Helena Melnikov on the Infrastructure Future Act

"It is overdue and correct that the coalition is speeding up the expansion and modernization of the infrastructure."

Date of publication 11.12.2025

DIHK publishes Construction Monitor Acceleration Pact

DIHK: States must stay committed to the Acceleration Pact.

Date of publication 20.11.2025
Autobahnbrücke in Rheinland-Pfalz

Traffic Committee

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Traffic Committee addresses key issues in mobility and logistics – ranging from infrastructure and competitive conditions to workforce development and climate protection in transport.