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Ausbilderinnen erläutern junger Frau eine Maschine
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Skilled Workforce and Education

Education Committee

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.

Gruppenbild der IHK Business Women
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Business Women IHK: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs. Shaping the Economy

Nationwide network with more than 300 female entrepreneurs actively involved in the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs).

AS Gesundheitswirtschaft
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Economic and Fiscal Policy

Committee for the Healthcare Industry

The DIHK Committee for the Healthcare Industry addresses key cross-sector issues in the field.

Zollkontrolle Paket
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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

Cross-border online trade: DIHK and HDE demand better enforcement

The flood of small shipments from third countries poses significant challenges to the EU single market's control structures. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) and the German Retail Federation (HDE) outline in a policy paper how existing regulations could be enforced more...

Rote Richterroben hängen an einer Garderobenstange, Barette liegen auf dem Tisch
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Position Statement Economic and Fiscal Policy

Exemption Rules for Inheritance Tax in Front of Germany's Constitutional Court

Under what conditions can family-run businesses be passed on to the next generation in the future? This was discussed in mid-October in Karlsruhe. The judgement will have a significant impact on Germany's medium-sized business-oriented economy.

Date of publication 14.10.2026
Peter Adrian_Reaktion
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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Competitiveness and future investment must take priority

DIHK President Peter Adrian on the EU summit

Date of publication 14.10.2026
Press Release International Trade and Market Access

Addressing Implementation Gaps in Online Commerce

DIHK and HDE propose ten measures for fairer competition between EU-based providers and companies from third countries.

Date of publication 14.10.2026
Europa Pakete
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Impulse Papers International Trade and Market Access

Five measures for a practical reform of the EU Packaging Regulation

Uniform rules for packaging can strengthen circular economy and sustainability. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) believes that clear responsibilities, less bureaucracy, and reliable transition periods are needed for companies to implement the regulations.

Event Announcement Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Konferenz: PPWR im Praxis-Check

  • 13.10.2026
  • GLS Campus Berlin
    Kastanienallee 82
    10435 Berlin
Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

DIHK calls for practical improvements to EU Packaging Regulation

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since 12 August 2026. Since then, many companies have reported issues and uncertainties in its implementation. DIHK is therefore proposing concrete measures for a practical reform of the EU Packaging Regulation.

Date of publication 13.10.2026
Seniorin und junger Mann blicken von oben auf eine Werkhalle
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In Focus

Inheritance Tax: It's About the Core of Businesses

The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) urgently warns against tightening the current exemption regulations for the transfer of businesses from one generation to the next. Otherwise, family-run and owner-managed businesses face existential liquidity risks.

Peter Adrian_Reaktion
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

Reduction in electricity tax is overdue and necessary

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) on the German government's announcement to reduce electricity tax for all

Date of publication 12.10.2026
Press Release Economic and Fiscal Policy

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Do not overburden family businesses with inheritance tax

CEO Helena Melnikov: "Corporate succession must not fail due to tax burdens"

Date of publication 12.10.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Saudi Arabia: Attacks escalate uncertainty for German economy

DIHK Foreign Trade Chief Volker Treier on the Huthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Date of publication 12.10.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Trade Agenda with Africa Requires New Political Momentum

On the tenth anniversary of the EU trade agreement with South Africa and other countries in Southern Africa, DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier said

Date of publication 09.10.2026