Craft policy

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Crafts policy | February 2020

Tachograph requirement: exception for trades

The EU Parliament's Transport Committee has approved the adoption of the road transport package. Exemptions from the tachograph requirement are to be made for tradespeople.

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Crafts policy | January 2020

EU Commission presents work programme

The European Commission's work program for this year focuses on six overarching objectives. Under these objectives, it plans 43 new initiatives. However, it also intends to withdraw some past proposals and simplify existing regulations.

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Crafts policy | January 2020

Great Britain leaves the European Union

Following the EU Parliament's approval of the Brexit agreement, it is clear that Great Britain will no longer be part of the European Union as of February. From the perspective of the skilled trades, the priority now is to negotiate an agreement that places as little strain as possible on existing relations.

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Crafts policy | January 2020

Coal phase-out law passed

The cabinet has passed the Coal Phase-out Act. The skilled trades sector welcomes this, but also calls for greater consideration of small and medium-sized businesses in structural aid.

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Crafts policy | January 2020

Politics paves the way to a Bachelor of Crafts

The Bundestag and the Bundesrat are setting out framework conditions to strengthen the skilled trades, and the title of master craftsman is also to be given greater international recognition.

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Operations Management | January 2020

Federal government wants to regulate working time recording

The Federal Ministry of Labor intends to implement a European Court of Justice ruling on the recording of working hours by law. The skilled trades sector is demanding exceptions for small businesses.

Crafts policy | January 2020

Berlin Intern: Recruiting young volunteers

In his column, ZDH President Hans Peter Wollseifer explores the interplay between skilled trades, politics, and society. His view is that recruiting young people into volunteer work can only be achieved with junior members of the skilled trades.

Crafts policy | January 2020

Competitiveness of companies at risk

The economic situation in the metalworking trades in North Rhine-Westphalia has not improved. The various sectors face different challenges. Declining demand and a shortage of skilled workers are jeopardizing the competitiveness of companies.

Crafts policy | January 2020

Construction industry welcomes modernization of railway

The federal government and the railway have agreed on a financing plan for rail infrastructure. The construction industry can now build up capacity to tackle the construction projects.

Masters and technicians start the new school year

Check presentation for WorldSkills 2026

Main entrance of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts closed

Charity run: Even helpers need help

One in three tradespeople already uses AI daily.

ToolTime's digital assistant takes over the telephone service

This way, trainers know where their trainees stand.

How training ambassadors inspire students for their professions

Crafts under pressure: Weak demand and difficult financing

New Circular Economy Act: Trades see room for improvement

The skilled trades sector demands practical implementation of the substitute building materials regulation.

Teacher shortage in Brandenburg: Schools face the threat of cancelled classes

Caravan Salon 2026: Experience the future of caravanning

The Unimog is celebrating its birthday

Privileges now also for electric commercial vehicles

Brusk: Where Bruges combines medieval times and AI

A new world in the zoo of superlatives

Royal Clipper: Sailing through the Mediterranean under 42 sails

With professional textile finishing, you're on the safe side.

Corporate award from "Vocational Training Without Borders"

Mandatory electronic cash registers are expected to come into effect from 2028.

Exclusive car discounts and more for entrepreneurs in the skilled trades.

Tachograph requirement: exception for trades

EU Commission presents work programme

Great Britain leaves the European Union

Coal phase-out law passed

Politics paves the way to a Bachelor of Crafts

Federal government wants to regulate working time recording

Berlin Intern: Recruiting young volunteers

Competitiveness of companies at risk

Construction industry welcomes modernization of railway