Craft policy

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

State-funded business trip to Luxembourg

Email security: Reducing risks

Labor market conference: Chamber of Skilled Crafts sets impulses for training and businesses

Successfully integrating employees from abroad

ISH 2027 showcases trends in building technology

Funding and energy saving calculators provide quick guidance

Minimum training allowance: The new rates for 2027 have been set.

Ottobock and Würth want to bring exoskeletons more into the skilled trades.

Income tax: ZDH calls for greater tax relief

Annual meeting of opticians and optometrists in November

Change in management at Holzbau Deutschland

The Packaging Act is to be simplified

Draft law: New rules for liability after traffic accidents

New e-vans and a digital ecosystem

TÜV report: One in five commercial vehicles fails the test

"We want to promote France as a four-seasons destination"

1Live Sector Report: "We need to talk about death"

Design Museum Ghent celebrates reopening

ISH 2027 showcases trends in building technology

Warning: How tradespeople can avoid liability traps

Strauss presents AI-powered tool glasses for the trades

Brillux expands range of painter's workwear

CO₂ pricing: Federal Council warns of more bureaucracy

Receipt requirement: Bakers demand exemption

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