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...
On November 12 and 13, Microsoft services went down in many places around the world. The outage severely impacted many companies and government agencies. This highlights the importance of creating better conditions for stable systems.
From 16 to 20 November 2026, the IHKs are inviting participants nationwide to the action week #JointlyFounding. With numerous events – from webinars to consultation days to fair formats – they offer practical support to those interested in founding in their region.
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.
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...
Chief Executive Officer of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Helena Melnikov, on the annual report of the Council of Economic Experts.
Fraudsters continue to misuse the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) as a cover for phishing attacks – most recently in an email with the subject 'DA-2026-XXXX – Verification of Company Data by 11/20/26'. Learn more about these and other criminal approaches here.
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Innovation Report 2026 reveals that more companies currently plan to scale back their innovation activities than expand them. DIHK's Chief Executive Helena Melnikov calls for reliable frameworks and greater freedom for the successful implementation of...
Europe is getting "digital wallets": The "EUDI Wallet" for individuals will launch in 2027, followed by the "European Business Wallet" for companies and other organisations. However, a digital identity alone does not make a digital administrative process.
The German economy faces a significant loss of its innovative power: For the first time in the history of the survey, the DIHK reports a negative balance in innovation intentions in its 2026 Innovation Report.
The National Best Excellence Award by the DIHK annually honors outstanding graduates of IHK training programs. It showcases the top performances achievable in the dual system. The top graduates 2026 will be honored on December 7 in Berlin.
