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...
We have grouped together service offerings related to energy, circular economy, and other sustainability topics, as well as information on corresponding projects by the DIHK Service GmbH.
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.
If you want to close security vulnerabilities quickly, you need to be reachable. A simple file on your website makes this possible and will also become mandatory with the Cyber Resilience Act.
Partial qualifications enable employees to achieve vocational qualifications – and help companies build their own skilled workforce. Ten years after the introduction of nationwide IHK standards, this qualification path continues to gain significance.
High costs for businesses, municipalities, and consumers, but only minor ecological benefits: A study commissioned by the DIHK and other associations reveals the true impacts of municipal packaging taxes.
Low water levels in Germany's waterways are having immense economic impacts. DIHK infrastructure expert Dirk Binding stressed the urgency of structural measures in a radio interview, such as the fast acceleration of planning and approval procedures.
Swaantje Creusen has been the chairwoman of the DIHK Education Committee since June 2021. Young people need appreciation and good training support – now more than ever, she shares in our interview.
The DIHK Education Committee shapes central topics in vocational and further education, accompanies the policy frameworks aimed at securing skilled workers for the economy, and addresses AI-driven transformations.
Dirk Binding, DIHK Head of Department for Digital Economy, Infrastructure, and Regional Policy, warns about the economic consequences of the ongoing low water levels.
President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Adrian, on the DIHK Entrepreneurship Report 2026: "A paradigm shift is necessary to make business creation significantly faster."
What is the state of entrepreneurship in Germany? Based on approximately 200,000 contacts via the IHK's business startup services and nearly 800 responses from aspiring entrepreneurs, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) identifies a rising interest in launching businesses.
