International

The DIHK stands up for the interests of German foreign trade with respect to politicians. With position papers on free and fair trade and, for example, protection against product piracy, the DIHK is at the forefront of providing advice to decision-makers at the Federal Ministries and in Parliament. Learn more.

The DIHK is calling on the EU to adopt an ambitious trading policy that supports German companies in their international business. It outlines the key aspects in ten guidelines, which were published at the beginning of 2024.

In October 2023, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on the European Union to adopt an ambitious EU trading policy that supports German companies in their international business. It outlined the key aspects in ten guidelines.

Supporting companies, who want to form and educate skilled workers abroad according to german quality standards: With this aim the AHKs, IHKs and the DIHK engage together for dual vocational education and training in foreign countries.

The Germand Chambers of Commerce Abroad advise, support and represent German companies worldwide that want to establish or expand their foreign business. AHKs are institutions of German foreign trade promotion.

More and more laws with direct impacts on German companies have their origin in the EU. The DIHK team in Brussels is committed to representing their interests and is in direct contact with the decision-makers of the EU Commission, Parliament and Council.