Craft policy

"Craftsmanship is an important building block for reconstruction"

Five years after the devastating floods, the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Construction, the WHKT (Westphalian Chamber of Skilled Crafts), and the Cologne Chamber of Skilled Crafts have concluded the state initiative "Skilled Crafts in Reconstruction." In Odenthal, they reviewed their collaboration.

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Only a healthy, green forest can ensure a balanced water supply. However, persistently high temperatures and drought are currently putting forests under pressure. Since water is an essential source of life, Krombacher supports the preservation of stable forests with a large-scale reforestation program.

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Craft policy | November 2019

Handwerk.NRW: Ehlert re-elected as president

Andreas Ehlert remains President of Handwerk.NRW. He was re-elected for another term by the Skilled Crafts Council with a large majority.

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Craft policy | November 2019

End of the boom in the craft sector in sight

The economic situation in the skilled trades sector is currently still excellent. However, the business outlook for next year suggests a slowdown.

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Craft policy | November 2019

More career opportunities in vocational training

The Green Party is committed to changing career regulations in the public service. The middle and higher civil service should be opened to graduates of vocational training. The skilled trades sector supports the initiative.

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Craft policy | November 2019

Factual arguments do not always help

For the President of the German Butchers' Association, Herbert Dohrmann, bureaucracy is not bad per se, but only when it is of no use.

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Craft policy | November 2019

New foundation for volunteers

Around 30 million Germans volunteer, for example, in sports and cultural clubs, churches, and rescue organizations. Many of them are skilled tradespeople. In the East, there's still a lot of catching up to do. A new foundation aims to help.

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Craft policy | November 2019

Property tax: Craftsmen annoyed by bureaucracy

The Bundestag has approved the property tax reform. The ZDH (Federal Office for the Development of Real Estate Taxes) has criticized the opportunity for a low-bureaucracy amendment, claiming it has been missed.

Craft policy | October 2019

Thuringia election: "Uncertainty is poison for the economy"

State elections in Thuringia: The skilled trades sector is observing the strong increase in votes for a "clearly right-wing extremist and xenophobic" party with great concern. They say this is making it difficult for companies to attract qualified foreign workers.

Craft policy | October 2019

Hans Hund remains President of the WHKT

Hans Hund was re-elected as President by the General Assembly of the West German Chamber of Crafts.

Craft policy | October 2019

Reintroduction of the master craftsman requirement on the way

The draft bill to reintroduce the master craftsman qualification requirement for twelve skilled trades will be presented for its first reading in the Bundestag today. The skilled trades are receiving high praise, calling it a strong signal for quality and qualification.

Opticians: Graduation ceremony with the Prime Minister

Three prizes for final projects of designers (HWK)

Eight success codes for future viability

Mental health in craft businesses

ING launches new fixed-term deposit offer for medium-sized businesses

"A complete disaster": How the packaging tax is burdening bakers

Schufa shadow database: What businesses can do

Süffa with three focus topics at the pulse of the meat industry

Federal Cabinet approves second relief package

"A complete disaster": How the packaging tax is burdening bakers

"Craftsmanship is an important building block for reconstruction"

Craftsmen in Saxony oppose packaging tax

Stylish fastback – the Peugeot 408

How Geely plans to conquer the German market

Uncharted – Subaru's first all-electric SUV

Opticians: Graduation ceremony with the Prime Minister

Vocational school classes awarded for creative ideas against violence

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Corporate award from "Vocational Training Without Borders"

Growing as a team – healthy and successful

Trades welcome the right to repair: "Strong signal"

Reference: The former employee is sometimes allowed to force the boss to sign it.

Handwerk.NRW: Ehlert re-elected as president

End of the boom in the craft sector in sight

More career opportunities in vocational training

Factual arguments do not always help

New foundation for volunteers

Property tax: Craftsmen annoyed by bureaucracy

Thuringia election: "Uncertainty is poison for the economy"

Hans Hund remains President of the WHKT

Reintroduction of the master craftsman requirement on the way