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

Leiter Kommunikation

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Frank Thewes

Managing Director Communication

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

Assistant to the Managing Director Communication

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

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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

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Petra Blum

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

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

Pressesprecher
Konjunktur, Digitalisierung, Recht und Steuern

E-mail
ehling.sven@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 1618
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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
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Dominik Ohlig

Pressesprecher
Fachkräfte, Ausbildung, Beschäftigung, Bürokratie, Standortpolitik

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

Pressesprecherin
EU und Binnenmarkt

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

Aktuelle Pressemitteilungen und Statements/Reaktionen der DIHK

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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.

LKW-Stau
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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
Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

‘Avoid backsliding on electricity costs’

Sebastian Bolay, DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, Industry, commenting on the law about grants for transmission grid fees

Date of publication 12.08.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier
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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Optimism, but no all-clear yet

DIHK Foreign Trade Chief Volker Treier on export and production figures for June 2026

Date of publication 07.08.2026
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Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

New Study: Can Packaging Waste Be Taxed Away?

High costs for businesses, municipalities, and consumers, but only minor ecological benefits: A study commissioned by the DIHK and other associations reveals the true impacts of municipal packaging taxes.

Date of publication 06.08.2026
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DIHK in the Media (Selection) Infrastructure

"We need fast measures for a resilient infrastructure"

Low water levels in Germany's waterways are having immense economic impacts. DIHK infrastructure expert Dirk Binding stressed the urgency of structural measures in a radio interview, such as the fast acceleration of planning and approval procedures.

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Reaction Economic and Fiscal Policy

Hopeful signs, but no turnaround yet

DIHK Economic Analyst Jupp Zenzen on the order intakes for June 2026

Date of publication 06.08.2026
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Reaction Infrastructure

Germany needs reliable waterways

Dirk Binding, DIHK Head of Department for Digital Economy, Infrastructure, and Regional Policy, warns about the economic consequences of the ongoing low water levels.

Date of publication 06.08.2026
Press Release Business Development

Search for job alternatives drives interest in starting new businesses

President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Adrian, on the DIHK Entrepreneurship Report 2026: "A paradigm shift is necessary to make business creation significantly faster."

Date of publication 05.08.2026

Released 08.05.2026