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In Focus Skilled Workforce and Education

Vocational Training: Competitiveness is a Question of Skills

New technologies open up enormous growth opportunities for the German economy, but value creation only happens through people who know how to apply these technologies. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) underscores the need to strengthen vocational education and outlines...

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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

The deal prevented worse outcomes but failed to build trust

DIHK CEO Helena Melnikov on the anniversary of the Turnberry deal

Date of publication 21.08.2026

General Assembly and Executive Board of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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...

Committees of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The committees of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry – from the general assembly to the executive board and specialist committees – shape the overall economic opinion of the chamber organization. Entrepreneurs contribute their practical perspectives, provide strategic impetus, and...

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Reaction Skilled Workforce and Education

Apprenticeship remains a decisive key for securing skilled workers and social participation

DIHK education expert Nico Schönefeldt on the DGB Apprenticeship Report 2026

Date of publication 20.08.2026
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Foreign Trade: Rules & Procedures

Find information here about key foreign trade regulations and procedures in international business.

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DIHK in the Media (Selection) Economic and Fiscal Policy

Germany is not suffocating from crises - but from documentation

In a guest article in "Handelsblatt," Lutz Goebel, Chairman of the National Regulatory Control Council (NKR), and DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov outline what is crucial for reducing bureaucracy now.

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Global Delegation Trips at a Glance

The new AHK Delegation Trip Finder, launched in July 2026 and already providing details on approximately 50 trips to various target regions by August, supports businesses in discovering suitable offers for exploring international markets and establishing business contacts.

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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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Certificate of Professional Competence – Your Path to the IHK Examination

In many industries, certificate of professional competence examinations ("Sach- und Fachkundeprüfungen") 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...

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Overview of Apprenticeships

From A for Anlagenmechaniker to Z for Zweiradmechatroniker: within the IHK sector, there are around 250 state-recognised apprenticeship professions.

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Construction Trades Modernised: 19 New Training Regulations Introduced

From interior construction specialists to carpenters: New training regulations for 19 construction industry professions came into effect on August 1, 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