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Mehrere Laptops auf einem Tisch mit Händen von oben, eingeblendet verschiedene statistische Grafiken
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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.

TQ Pfeil
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Press release Skilled Workforce and Education

Skills Shortage: Business Turns to Modular Qualifications as a Key Tool

Joint efforts by businesses, trade unions, and policymakers aim to accelerate and solidify upskilling initiatives – Network event in Berlin

Date of publication 18.06.2026
Helena Melnikov II_Zukunftsbild Wirtschaft
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Reaction

"We urgently need bold reforms"

On the occasion of the "Zukunftsbild Wirtschaft" conference on 17 June in Berlin, DIHK Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov states:

Date of publication 17.06.2026
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.

DIHK-Präsident Peter Adrian
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Europe's Competitiveness Must Regain Priority

Statement by DIHK President Peter Adrian in preparation for the European Council meeting on June 18/19, 2026

Date of publication 17.06.2026
Porträit Karin Overlack
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Interview Economic and Fiscal Policy

"We are always needed"

In May 2025, Karin Overlack was elected Chairwoman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Committee for the Healthcare Industry. In our interview, she explains why Germany's leading role in the healthcare industry is at risk – and how we can counteract this.

Preissymbole in Reihe
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IHK Award for Economic Journalism Ernst Schneider

The IHK Award for Economic Journalism "Ernst Schneider" honours outstanding journalistic contributions that explain economic connections understandably, relevantly, and creatively. This award is one of the most prestigious media prizes in the German-speaking world.

Award Ceremony Energy Scouts 2026_01
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Awards Ceremony for the Best Energy Scouts 2026

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Klemens Kober (2.v.r.) beim rbb24 Inforadio
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DIHK in the Media (Selection) International Trade and Market Access

Ten Years since the Brexit Referendum: "A Clear Lose-Lose Situation"

Brexit has harmed trade and investments on both sides of the English Channel – as highlighted by Klemens Kober, responsible for trade policy, transatlantic relations, and EU customs issues at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in Brussels, during a debate on rbb24 Inforadio.

Press release Business Development

To Be Continued! – IHKs Launch Nationwide Business Succession Action Week

Numerous offerings from roundtables and a telephone hotline to webinars and Business Succession Day

Date of publication 15.06.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Open Markets and Secure Supply Chains Must Be Prioritised

At the start of the G7-Summit in Evian, France, on June 15, DIHK Chief of Foreign Trade Volker Treier comments.

Date of publication 15.06.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

More than a warning shot

Chief Analyst of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Volker Treier, on the insolvency figures from March 2026

Date of publication 12.06.2026
ESP-Kachel
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Press release Economic and Fiscal Policy

IHK Award for Business Journalism: Apply Now!

Exciting economic contributions sought across six categories

Date of publication 12.06.2026
Gruppenbild der Energie-Scouts und Energy Scots von oben
© DIHK / Jens Schicke
Press release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Young Professionals Advance Energy and Resource Efficiency in Companies

Rising prices for fossil fuels, volatile raw material markets, and the goal of climate neutrality: These are the challenges that the Energy Scouts and Energy Scouts from Germany and Europe address with specific measures in their daily operations. The top teams were honoured in Berlin on 12 June.

Date of publication 12.06.2026

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