Craft policy

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Crafts policy | November 2019

Property tax reform: Crafts disappointed

The property tax reform is a done deal. The Federal Council has approved the controversial law. The skilled trades sector is now relying on the opening clause.

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Crafts 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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Crafts 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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Crafts 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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Crafts 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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Crafts 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.

Crafts 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.

Crafts 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.

Crafts 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.

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

Property tax reform: Crafts disappointed

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