Craft policy

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Europe to become climate neutral by 2050

She has been in office as President of the EU Commission for less than two weeks, and Ursula von der Leyen has already presented a very ambitious, but not yet very concrete, climate protection strategy – the Green Deal.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Collective bargaining dispute in the construction industry: conciliation begins on December 18

An impartial arbitrator is to resolve the collective bargaining dispute over minimum wages for the approximately 850.000 construction workers. Time is running out. The minimum wage collective agreement is only valid until December 31, 2019.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

ZDK expects fewer new registrations

The German Motor Vehicle Trade Association (ZVD) expects fewer new vehicle registrations next year. The used car business is also expected to slow.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Development cooperation: Craftsmen help

The "Innovative Approaches to Craft Promotion" network supports current and future artisans in Africa. To date, there have been 83 missions in countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, and South Africa.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Consultation on energy-saving renovation postponed

The stalemate continues: The mediation committee of the Bundesrat and Bundestag has postponed its deliberations, which are intended to find a compromise on tax incentives for energy-efficient building renovation.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Scaffolders with new training campaign

The Federal Guild of the Scaffolding Trade presents its new image campaign. The campaign focuses on young scaffolders who passionately represent their profession.

Crafts policy | December 2019

Big stallion for Julia Klöckner

This year, the "Große Stutenkerl" (Great Stumpman) of the Westphalia-Lippe Bakers' Guild Association went to Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Julia Klöckner. The association honored her for her dialogue-oriented, craft- and small-business-friendly policies.

Crafts policy | December 2019

Thinking about climate protection and education together

Helmut Bramann, CEO of the ZVSH, is calling on the federal government to invest more taxpayer money in research, infrastructure, and training. He argues that more money must be channeled into strengthening Germany's competitiveness.

Crafts policy | December 2019

Medium-heavy vehicles: Tolls off the table for now

The EU's plan to impose tolls on vans with a permissible total weight between 3,5 and 12 tons has been halted for the time being. Tens of thousands of skilled trades businesses would be affected.

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.

Europe to become climate neutral by 2050

Collective bargaining dispute in the construction industry: conciliation begins on December 18

ZDK expects fewer new registrations

Development cooperation: Craftsmen help

Consultation on energy-saving renovation postponed

Scaffolders with new training campaign

Big stallion for Julia Klöckner

Thinking about climate protection and education together

Medium-heavy vehicles: Tolls off the table for now