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Building Ukraine's Future

  • 07.10.2026 - 08.10.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Trump-Xi Meeting: Europe must not remain a mere spectator

Volker Treier, Head of Foreign Trade at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, comments on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in the USA

Date of publication 22.09.2026
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In Focus Economic and Fiscal Policy

Reform Autumn for Germany – Now or Never

Loss of industrial jobs, record insolvencies, years of stagnation: The pressure on Germany as a business location is mounting. The reform announcements by the Chancellor cautiously inspire optimism within the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). However, DIHK President Peter Adrian...

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Surveys and Figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Figures and Facts

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.

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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Actions must follow now

DIHK President Peter Adrian on the decisions needed at the federal level regarding energy prices and reforms

Date of publication 21.09.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

EU-Philippines Agreement: Achieving the Breakthrough Now

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on the upcoming talks about an EU trade agreement with the Philippines

Date of publication 21.09.2026
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In Focus International Trade and Market Access

Germany’s Economy Competing with China

Two-thirds of businesses feel the growing pressure of competition from China, with 83 percent in the industrial sector. The new special survey by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) reveals that the economy is meeting competition with innovation and is expecting...

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Reaction Energy and climate policy

We anticipate a pricing issue

DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, and Industry, Sebastian Bolay, on the current discussion about gas storage levels

Date of publication 17.09.2026
Press Release International Trade and Market Access

Strategic Deepening of the Partnership with Canada

Trade between the EU and Canada has grown significantly since CETA started in 2017. The DIHK is urging the agreement’s full ratification and promoting the transformation of the trade relationship into a strategic partnership for trade, raw materials, and data.

Date of publication 16.09.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

Energy Tax Should Be Reduced to the European Minimum

Chief Analyst of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Volker Treier, on the rising energy prices

Date of publication 16.09.2026
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Diversity of opinions in commercial industry

Representing the interests of the German economy to politics and administration at the federal level – this is the task of the DIHK. Feedback from companies is, of course, indispensable for this. Here you have the opportunity to give your feedback on current economic policy topics. Your...

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Reaction Skilled Workforce and Education

Training companies must not become repair shops for failed education policies

DIHK Chief Executive Helena Melnikov

Date of publication 14.09.2026
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In Focus Skilled Workforce and Education

Family and Work: Compatibility Remains an Economic Success Factor

Despite challenging economic times, businesses in Germany continue to promote family-friendly policies – thereby enhancing their attractiveness as employers, especially for younger workers. A new study by the IW Cologne offers valuable recommendations for action.

Unternehmenstag Erfolgfaktor Familie 2026
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Press Release Skilled Workforce and Education

Company Day "Family as a Success Factor": Germany's Most Family-Friendly Businesses Honoured

Alongside the awards ceremony, the presentation of the "Company Monitor for Family Friendliness" took place in Berlin.

Date of publication 11.09.2026
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Service Portal

"Better Utilising the Potential"

Many businesses already help their employees balance work and family life – but often, there's room for more growth. Nadine Theel (pictured), the new head of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) project "Family as a Success Factor", explains how businesses can retain skilled...