Craft policy

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Crafts policy | November 2019

Highest award from the HwK Dresden for Michael Wippler

Germany's top baker is awarded the "Golden Badge of Honor with Diamond" for his services to the craft.

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Crafts policy | November 2019

Restructuring: Bundestag approves tax incentives

The German Bundestag has passed the tax incentives for energy-efficient building renovations, long demanded by the skilled trades, with the law implementing the 2030 Climate Protection Program. The ZDH now hopes for a quick agreement between the federal and state governments.

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Operations Management | November 2019

Corporate tax reform: What is planned

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is planning a comprehensive corporate tax reform. The tax burden on retained corporate profits is to be reduced to 25 percent.

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Crafts policy | November 2019

Bundestag decides to partially abolish the solidarity tax

The Bundestag has decided to largely abolish the solidarity surcharge. Starting in 2021, only a few people will pay it in full.

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Crafts policy | November 2019

Berlin Intern: More appreciation for craftsmanship

In his column "Berlin Intern," Hans Peter Wollseifer, President of the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH), explores the interplay between skilled crafts, politics, and society. His view: Skilled crafts deserve greater appreciation!

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Crafts policy | November 2019

Digitalization: Great opportunity to simplify procedures and processes

In an interview: Ralf Hellrich, Managing Director of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts, talks about the challenges of digitalization for companies and the opportunity to attract young talent through social media – and to utilize their know-how.

Crafts policy | November 2019

Criticism of discrimination against oil heating operators

The current draft regulation from the Federal Ministry of Finance does not provide any tax incentives for the modernization of old oil heating systems. The heating engineering trade criticizes this politically motivated discrimination against oil heating operators.

Crafts policy | November 2019

CO₂ pricing: Federal Council warns of more bureaucracy

The Federal Council sees a need for adjustments to the federal government's planned CO₂ pricing. It calls for simpler rules to avoid increased bureaucracy.

Crafts policy | November 2019

Receipt requirement: Bakers demand exemption

The obligation to issue receipts begins on January 1st: The Central Association of the German Bakery Trade is demanding an exemption for its businesses.

Münster: Carpooling to the master craftsman school or inter-company training center

HWK is a partner in the "Alliance for Circular Construction"

Crafts Day on 17 September

Certificate of honor for 80 years of craft history

70 years of safety: Light and vision test 2026

imm cologne is reorganizing its offerings

Münster: Carpooling to the master craftsman school or inter-company training center

Flat-rate energy price: Taxation is constitutional

Volunteering fosters community spirit

Loss of skills jeopardizes career entry

Packaging Ordinance: Tradespeople want practical rules

ZDH calls for reforms with "record impact"

70 years of safety: Light and vision test 2026

ID. Buzz with all-wheel drive and extended cargo variant

The new Dacia Spring: Affordable electric mobility for you

70 years of safety: Light and vision test 2026

Ehrenbreitstein Cultural Centre: Experience the exhibition "Land of Creativity"

Emilia-Romagna: The Art of Living Well

imm cologne is reorganizing its offerings

Volunteering fosters community spirit

Paralympic star Markus Rehm: New face of the crafts campaign

Smart surveillance with energy-autonomous cameras

Highest award from the HwK Dresden for Michael Wippler

Restructuring: Bundestag approves tax incentives

Corporate tax reform: What is planned

Bundestag decides to partially abolish the solidarity tax

Berlin Intern: More appreciation for craftsmanship

Digitalization: Great opportunity to simplify procedures and processes

Criticism of discrimination against oil heating operators

CO₂ pricing: Federal Council warns of more bureaucracy

Receipt requirement: Bakers demand exemption