Press

The press office of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) provides information on current economic policy topics. The press spokespersons cover various subject areas and are available to the media for context, statements, and background information.

Pressestelle

Pressestelle der DIHK

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Leiter Kommunikation

Frank Thewes

Managing Director Communication

Romy Fritz

Assistant to the Managing Director Communication

Chef vom Dienst

Dominik Ohlig

Press Office Duty Officer | Spokesperson

Pressesprecherinnen und Pressesprecher

Petra Blum

Pressesprecherin
Industrie, Mittelstand, Verteidigung, Forschung, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Verkehr

Sven Ehling

Pressesprecher
Konjunktur, Digitalisierung, Recht und Steuern

Julia Fellinger

Pressesprecherin
AHK-Netz, Außenwirtschaft, Internationale Märkte

Julia Löffelholz

Pressesprecherin
Energie, Klima, Umwelt, Nachhaltigkeit

Dominik Ohlig

Pressesprecher
Fachkräfte, Ausbildung, Beschäftigung, Bürokratie, Standortpolitik

Susanne Schraff

Pressesprecherin
EU und Binnenmarkt

Aktuelle Pressemitteilungen und Statements/Reaktionen der DIHK

Helena Melnikov mit Moderatorin im ARD-Studio

DIHK in the Media (Selection) Economic and Fiscal Policy

Relief Cabinet: Moving powerfully towards reducing bureaucracy

On July 15, the Federal Government announced measures aimed at reducing the burden on citizens, businesses, and administration by approximately 600 million euros. DIHK’s Chief Executive Officer Helena Melnikov provided her commentary on the package during the ZDF’s Mittagsmagazin.

Reaction Skilled Workforce and Education

Draft Bill Falls Short of Coalition Agreement

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the reform of the Advancement BAföG

15.07.2026

DIHK in the Media (Selection) Business Law and Regulation

Shop Closing Hours: More Freedom and Self-Responsibility for People and Retailers

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Peter Adrian supports the ongoing discussions about liberalising shop closing regulations in Germany. For legal certainty for companies, a constitutional amendment would be necessary.

Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Companies face growing bureaucracy instead of reduction – the pressure to act is immense

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the Relief Cabinet

14.07.2026

DIHK in the Media (Selection) Economic and Fiscal Policy

Reforms: "Now is the chance to regain trust"

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) President Peter Adrian considers the federal government’s agreement on a reform package as a sign of action capability. He told the Funke media group: "If the coalition doesn’t promptly implement the announced reforms, it would be a disaster."