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DIHK in the Media (Selection) Business Law and Regulation

Shop Closing Hours: More Freedom and Self-Responsibility for People and Retailers

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Peter Adrian supports the ongoing discussions about liberalising shop closing regulations in Germany. For legal certainty for companies, a constitutional amendment would be necessary.

Business Law and Regulation

Privacy Policy for the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Presence on Bluesky

The DIHK relies on the technical platform and services of Bluesky (Bluesky PBLLC, Seattle, Washington, USA) to provide information and communicate with users. Please note that you use the Bluesky platform and its functionalities at your own responsibility. This particularly applies to...

Business Law and Regulation

Data Protection Information for the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Facebook Presence

What happens to your data when you visit the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Facebook presence? Find our privacy information here.

Business Law and Regulation

Data Protection Policy for the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on TikTok

What happens to your data when visiting the DIHK's presence on TikTok? Here you can find our privacy information.

Business Law and Regulation

Privacy Policy for the DIHK Presence on X (Twitter)

What happens to your data when visiting the DIHK offering on X (Twitter)? Here are our privacy notices.

Business Law and Regulation

Privacy Policy for DIHK's Presence on YouTube

The DIHK employs the technical platform and services of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland, for its YouTube channel. Please note that you use the offered YouTube channel and its functionalities at your own responsibility. This particularly applies to...

Business Law and Regulation

Data Protection in Social Media

What happens to your data when visiting DIHK's social media offerings? Here you will find our privacy notes for the platforms Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Position Statement Business Law and Regulation

DIHK: Transparency obligations under Article 50 AI regulation should be user-friendly

The EU Commission's guidance on transparency obligations under Article 50 of the European Artificial Intelligence Regulation should, from DIHK's perspective, take greater account of the specificities of the economic context. Otherwise, the rules aimed at protecting the political and societal...

Date of publication 03.06.2026
Porträt Götz Kaßmann
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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.

Position Statement Business Law and Regulation

Modernizing Product Liability Law: DIHK calls for clear rules and protection for businesses

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) evaluates the draft law on modernizing product liability law critically: While the necessity of adapting to digital products is acknowledged, additional bureaucratic burdens, competitive disadvantages for SMEs, and risks to trade secrets are...

Date of publication 08.10.2025
Position Statement Business Law and Regulation

DIHK on the Third Law Amending the UWG – Sustainability Labels and Consumer Rights

Economic associations, including the DIHK, critically assess the draft bill amending the UWG: Excessive regulations and unclear definitions could unnecessarily burden companies.

Date of publication 25.07.2025
Richterhammer und Waage der Gerichtigkeit auf Bürotisch. Im Hintergrund befinden sich Notizbücher.
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Business Law and Regulation

Legal Committee

The DIHK Legal Committee monitors central developments in German and European legal policy – from civil and corporate law to competition and antitrust law, compliance, and data protection.

Kammerrechtskommission
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Business Law and Regulation

Commission for Chamber Legal Policy

The DIHK Commission for Chamber Legal Policy addresses central legal and organizational issues within the IHK organization and oversees the development of chamber law.

Großes Auge mit stilisierten Netzwerkverbindungen
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In Focus Business Law and Regulation

"Dora" imposes new cyber-defence obligations on financial companies

With the Digital Operational Resilience Act, abbreviated Dora, the EU establishes new obligations for managing risks in cybersecurity and information and communication technologies (ICT) in the financial sector. This impacts not only almost all financial companies but also ICT service providers.

Cluster 7
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Position Paper Business Law and Regulation

Legal Framework and Legal Certainty

How can legal certainty, fair competition conditions, and reliable rules for companies be ensured? In Cluster 7 of the Economic Policy Positions, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) outlines key requirements for a strong legal framework that fosters planning security and supports...

Date of publication 13.11.2024