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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.

 

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Pressestelle der DIHK

In dringenden Fällen 24/7 für Medien erreichbar

E-mail
presse@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1638

Leiter Kommunikation

Thewes, Frank_test

Frank Thewes

Managing Director Communication

E-mail
thewes.frank@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1602
Porträtbild Romy Fritz, Assistenz Presse

Romy Fritz

Assistant to the Managing Director Communication

E-mail
fritz.romy@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1638

Chef vom Dienst

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Dominik Ohlig

Press Office Duty Officer | Spokesperson

E-mail
ohlig.dominik@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1611

Pressesprecherinnen und Pressesprecher

Porträtbild Petra Blum, Pressesprecherin

Petra Blum

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

E-mail
blum.petra@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1627
Portätbild Sven Ehling

Sven Ehling

Pressesprecher
Konjunktur, Digitalisierung, Recht und Steuern

E-mail
ehling.sven@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1618
Porträtbild Julia Fellinger, Pressesprecherin

Julia Fellinger

Pressesprecherin
AHK-Netz, Außenwirtschaft, Internationale Märkte

E-mail
fellinger.julia@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1639
Julia Löffelholz

Julia Löffelholz

Pressesprecherin
Energie, Klima, Umwelt, Nachhaltigkeit

E-mail
loeffelholz.julia@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1630
Ohlig, Dominik_WEB

Dominik Ohlig

Pressesprecher
Fachkräfte, Ausbildung, Beschäftigung, Bürokratie, Standortpolitik

E-mail
ohlig.dominik@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1611
Porträtfoto Susanne Schraff

Susanne Schraff

Pressesprecherin
EU und Binnenmarkt

E-mail
schraff.susanne@dihk.de
Telephone
+32 2 286 1634

Aktuelle Pressemitteilungen und Statements/Reaktionen der DIHK

Peter Adrian_Reaktion
© DIHK / Werner Schuering
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
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
Peter Adrian_Reaktion
© DIHK / Werner Schuering
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
© DIHK / Werner Schuering
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
© DIHK / Werner Schuering
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
Marc Evers mit Mikro
© DIHK / Jens Schicke
Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

A Business Files for Insolvency Every 19 Minutes, Growth Weakness Weighs on Companies

DIHK SME Expert Marc Evers on the July 2026 Insolvency Figures

Date of publication 09.10.2026
Helena Melnikov_Reaktion
© DIHK / Trang Vu
Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Economy Needs Decisive Reforms

The DIHK on the Federal Government's Autumn Projection

Date of publication 08.10.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
© DIHK / Werner Schuering
Reaction International Trade and Market Access

Export Industry Still Under Pressure

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on today’s export figures

Date of publication 08.10.2026

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Released 08.05.2026