Ost-West Forum in Regensburg: new opportunities within Europe
New trade and economic opportunities within Europe were the focus of the biennial Ost-West Forum, hosted by IHK Regensburg on 5 October.
Chambers. Regions. Connections.
The economic
voice of the
Danube region.
Connecting chambers, economies and ideas across borders.
Many places.
Shared ambition.
Ideas flow further together
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The Danube Cup returns to Vienna.
The tenth international final brought the Danube Cup startup series to the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Board meeting in Törökbálint
All members attended the Board meeting at the beginning of 2025 in person, thereby emphasizing the importance of the event. The host, the president of the Pest County CCI, not only ensured high-quality conditions for the event, but also came up with his own innovative initiatives during the meeting.
One river. Many perspectives.
A shared region.
A stronger voice.
Regional knowledge.
European ambition.
DCCF brings chamber expertise and business perspectives into dialogue across the Danube macro-region — connecting different economies around shared opportunities.
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Ideas that move
the region forward.
Business experience, translated into focused priorities for the Danube macro-region.
01Competitiveness & Single Market
Practical barriers to cross-border business, investment conditions, SME growth and the functioning of the European Single Market. Explore this priority →
02Energy & Resilient Infrastructure
Affordable and secure energy, stronger grids, industrial transition and infrastructure that supports regional competitiveness. Explore this priority →
03Mobility, Logistics & Navigation
Cross-border transport, multimodal corridors, ports and stronger connections between economic centres and markets. Explore this priority →
04Skills, VET & Labour Mobility
Workforce development, vocational education, lifelong learning and access to skills across borders. Explore this priority →
05SME Digitalisation & AI
Practical technology adoption, responsible AI and modern chamber services that strengthen SME productivity. Explore this priority →
06Trade & Wider Integration
Resilient value chains, Western Balkan integration and the economic integration of Moldova and Ukraine. Explore this priority →
The strength of connection
Different regions.
Common purpose.
DCCF connects metropolitan, national and regional chambers with institutional partners, specialist networks and experts across the wider Danube macro-region.
From industrial regions and university cities to border areas and logistics corridors, each contributes a different economic perspective.
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A clearer view of
the Danube region.
Policy context, chamber expertise and selected economic developments, brought together with a regional perspective.
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