Past news

IHK Ostbrandenburg calls for a reduction in bureaucracy and reliable funding commitments for public transport in the region – With the "I can't work like this" campaign, the IHK Ostbrandenburg is taking aim at the increasing hurdles for business. It shows how bureaucracy, lengthy planning procedures and a lack of digital structures slow down entrepreneurs in their day-to-day work.

Committed Frankfurters laid the foundation stone for the desired and long-planned playground in the west of Frankfurt by participating in the citizens' budget in 2022.

The district of Märkisch-Oderland announces the official launch of a pioneering project that strengthens the connection of the German cycle path network with the trans-European EuroVelo network and at the same time enhances the region's tourist infrastructure.

The state government is continuing the "Pact for Care" until June 30, 2027, which consists of various pillars: Expansion of care advice, expansion of the care provision structure and securing skilled workers.

After the first 100 days of the new federal government, Brandenburg's chambers of industry and commerce (IHKs) have drawn a mixed conclusion. Although initial measures have been initiated, key expectations of the regional economy remain unfulfilled.

The district of Märkisch Oderland has had its budget for 2025 approved by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government, subject to conditions. Alderman and treasurer, Rainer Schinkel, explains the implications.

Concept development and establishment of dementia counseling: The state government is continuing the "Pact for Care" until 30.06.2027, which consists of various pillars: Expansion of care advice, expansion of the care provision structure and securing skilled workers.

In the third phase of public participation in the new local transport plan, the focus is on accessibility in local public transport. Interested parties are still invited to use the interactive map to find out more, make suggestions and contribute their own proposals.

The German-Polish Tourist Information Office in Frankfurt (Oder) has once again been awarded the i-Mark by the German Tourism Association (DTV). With 92 percent in the quality test, it achieved its best result to date since the first certification in 2013 and thus continues to be one of the leading tourist information centers in Germany that meet the quality requirements to a particularly high degree.

With the signing by Kamila Szwajkowska, Managing Director of the Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZIPH) in Gorzów Wielkopolski, the "Cross-border Appeal of the Economy" is now officially supported by a total of four partners. In addition to the Polish Chamber of Commerce, the IHK Ostbrandenburg, the IHK Cottbus and the Lubuskie Employers' Association (Organizacja Pracodawców Ziemi Lubuskiej – OPZL) are also participating in the appeal.