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Specialist and General Knowledge Examinations – Your Path to the IHK Examination

In many industries, specialized or general knowledge examinations are required to work in certain professions, such as the security industry, commercial freight transport, or financial brokerage. The IHKs conduct these exams while DIHK coordinates nationwide standards, curricula, and question...

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New Competency Examination for Loan Brokerage

The "Certified Loan Brokerage Specialist (German Chamber of Commerce and Industry – IHK)" under § 34k of the German Trade Regulation Act (GewO) will begin in November 2026.

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In Focus Energy and climate policy

Energy Transition Barometer 2026: Investments Leave Germany

Businesses in this country desire a climate policy that enables both decarbonisation and competitiveness. If this is not achieved, as shown by the latest DIHK Energy Transition Barometer, the already high risk of creeping deindustrialisation will continue to grow.

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DIHK in the Media (Selection) Economic and Fiscal Policy

Investment Booster: Those stuck in traffic don't accelerate

In mid-2025, the German government aimed to strengthen Germany as a business location through accelerated depreciation and medium-term tax cuts. DIHK Chief Executive Helena Melnikov has now evaluated the impact of the 'investment booster' in an interview with 'Handelsblatt'.

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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Insolvencies: Level remains exceptionally high – Strengthen companies now

DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov on the figures from May 2026.

Date of publication 14.08.2026

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Careers at the DIHK – shaping economic policy at the heart of the IHK organisation

Would you like to work for the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) and contribute to central economic policy topics? The DIHK offers a wealth of entry and development opportunities – providing perspectives within its own organisation, the nationwide IHK network, and...

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Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"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...

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Economic and Fiscal Policy

Money and Credit Committee

The DIHK Money and Credit Committee brings together expertise from banks, businesses, and academia, addressing key topics like banking supervision, corporate finance, and sustainable finance.

Position Statement Economic and Fiscal Policy

Plans for the Cash Register Law: Businesses Fear a New Wave of Bureaucracy

With a revised cash register law, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) aims to combat fraud and manipulation of cash registers. The economy supports this goal but has significant concerns.

Date of publication 13.08.2026
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Warning: Data Theft via Email, SMS and Phone

Fraudsters continue to misuse the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) as a cover for phishing attacks – most recently in connection with commercial permits through an email preceded by a phone call. Learn more about these and other criminal approaches here.

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Reaction Energy and climate policy

‘Avoid backsliding on electricity costs’

Sebastian Bolay, DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, Industry, commenting on the law about grants for transmission grid fees

Date of publication 12.08.2026
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Infrastructure

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.

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Economic and Fiscal Policy

Committee for the Healthcare Industry

The DIHK Committee for the Healthcare Industry addresses key cross-sector issues in the field.

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In Focus Energy and climate policy

Waiting for Hydrogen? Now is (still) the time to act

If Germany is to become climate neutral by 2045, there is no way around hydrogen. However, in order to advance decarbonisation, the beacon of hope H₂ must be available, affordable and reliably transportable. Currently, the biggest hurdle is infrastructure.