In the DIHK Newsroom, you’ll find the latest press releases, statements, studies, and background information on the German economy—presented in a concise, well-organized, and always up-to-date...
The European Union and the Trans-Pacific Partnership CPTPP collectively represent more than 37 per cent of global trade. Together, they could form a powerful "coalition of the willing" for open markets. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) highlights how close cooperation should...
A strategic partnership between the EU and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could serve as an anchor for open trade and reliable rules in an increasingly fragmented global economy. A new DIHK policy paper highlights the opportunities.
A year ago, the EU and the USA agreed on the "Turnberry Deal." In July, the tariff agreement took effect. DIHK's Chief of Foreign Trade, Volker Treier, explained what it means for the German economy on Deutschlandfunk.
The most important bodies of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry are the General Assembly and the Executive Board. They represent the 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry. These bodies determine the economic policy guidelines of the Chamber organization and are responsible for the...
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.
Since the enactment of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in 2023, there have been significant developments. Most recently, in July 2026, the EU Commission postponed the application of the EUDR and further clarified the scope of products and the informational system. An overview.
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.
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Education Committee shapes key topics in vocational training and further education, overseeing the education policy framework aimed at securing skilled workers for the economy.
In key digital areas, most businesses in this country are highly dependent on providers from non-EU countries. Europe should strengthen its ability to act in these fields by creating the right framework conditions for innovation, scaling, and investment.
If you want to recruit foreign skilled workers, you cannot avoid one topic: professional recognition. In the interview, Rieke Albrecht from DIHK Service GmbH explains how the "Company Professional Recognition" (UBA) project supports companies in this and why good onboarding is crucial for...
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.
