09 March 2023 | Pressemitteilung

Brighter mood, persistent worries

The downturn in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry continued in the 4th quarter of 2022 which saw a further slump in production and under-utilisation of capacities. …

27 February 2023 | Bericht

The German Chemical Industry in Figures Online

The "Chemical Industry in Figures" provides a comprehensive overview of key figures of the German chemical-pharmaceutical industry. In tabular form you will find figures on the sector in Germany, its …

17 February 2023 | Position

The European ”Green Deal“

The Green Deal describes how the EU Commission wants to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Alongside far-reaching climate, environmental and energy policy goals, additional ambit…

09 February 2023 | Information

Verband der Chemischen Industrie

Who is the "VCI"? Which are the tasks of the association? This description in a nutshell gives you a quick insight into the significance, the services and the history of the organisation. Signifi…

20 January 2023 | Position

EU supply chain law must be workable

The Commission's proposal for "due diligence for companies with regard to sustainability" must not overwhelm companies.…

15 December 2022 | Pressemitteilung

Dark year with bleak prospects

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry has presented its results for 2022.…

21 November 2022 | Position

Licensing Procedures

The war in Ukraine has led to a turning point in Germany, the EU, and the world. There are consequences: Germany must compensate for the loss of Russian gas supplies as quickly as possible.…

14 November 2022 | Pressemitteilung

Chemical business remains under pressure

The VCI publishes its report on the industry’s business situation in Q3 2022.…

03 November 2022 | Position

Trade Policy

World trade and the international supply chain are currently under more stress than ever before: The political arena has also undergone radical change as a result of the war in Ukraine. The competitio…

27 October 2022 | Position

Patent Protection

The German chemical-pharmaceutical industry is one of the economy’s most innovative sectors. In 2021, it invested 13.2 billion euros in research and development. …