Craft policy

The federal government is increasing funding for the Efficiency House 55 subsidy program.

Planning security for families wanting to build: Due to high demand, the federal government is providing additional funding for the Efficiency House 55 Plus subsidy program so that it can continue until the end of the year. The construction industry is advocating for its continuation until summer 2027.

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Crafts policy | October 2019

Ruhr area: Metropolitan region in transition

Carsten Harder, Managing Director of the Dortmund Chamber of Skilled Crafts, speaks with the Handwerksblatt newspaper about the development of the Ruhr region after the phase-out of coal. While some things are moving in the right direction, many opportunities are being missed.

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Crafts policy | October 2019

NRW economy more skeptical, construction remains stable

North Rhine-Westphalian companies are increasingly pessimistic about the future, but assess the current business situation as unchanged good.

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Crafts policy | October 2019

Collective bargaining dispute in building cleaning settled

A new collective bargaining agreement has been introduced in the building cleaning trade. One of the key results is a 25 percent hourly wage premium that employees receive starting after the ninth hour of work.

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Crafts policy | October 2019

NRW Economics Minister Pinkwart: "We have the craftsmanship"

What will financing look like in the future? What will change with advancing digitalization? The North Rhine-Westphalian Banking Association dedicated its parliamentary evening at the Düsseldorf Industrieclub to these questions.

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Crafts policy | October 2019

Mandatory support for coal regions called for

The Federal Council is calling on the Federal Government to amend the draft law it has adopted to strengthen the structures of the coal-producing regions.

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Crafts policy | October 2019

Rising EEG surcharge drives up electricity prices

The green electricity subsidy will increase by 5,5 percent next year. This was recently announced by the operators of the major power grids. This means that electricity will likely become even more expensive in the future.

Crafts policy | October 2019

Big dispute in the building cleaning trade

The building cleaning trade is outraged by the IG Bau's "dirty job pillory," with which the union accuses individual companies in the cleaning industry of "worker fleece."

Crafts policy | October 2019

Economic downturn: Crafts want better conditions

The economic research institutes' autumn economic forecast predicts lower economic growth than in the spring. The skilled trades sector is therefore calling for policies that do not burden businesses with a steady stream of new, additional requirements and regulations.

Crafts policy | October 2019

Gold and silversmiths fight for compulsory master craftsman qualification

Gold and silversmiths are disappointed that the requirement to have a master craftsman's certificate will not be reintroduced for their trade and are determined to fight for it.

Chamber of Skilled Crafts celebrates 1.440 new master craftsman titles

Craftsmanship demonstrated its strength at the traditional trade fair.

Energy tax refund: Repayment also possible in 2026

Healthy at the workplace: Information event

Interview: "Participate and help shape the future instead of complaining"

New rules for product liability

The 2026/2027 daycare center competition for skilled trades is starting.

The federal government is increasing funding for the Efficiency House 55 subsidy program.

"Climate change is an ecological, but also an economic challenge."

The Greens demand: Finally introduce maternity protection for the self-employed!

State modernization: Despite progress, the skilled trades still see a great need for action

Packaging Ordinance: Bakery trade calls for effective de minimis thresholds for SMEs

Online tool: How to check the fuel or electricity costs of your company vehicles

Draft law: New rules for liability after traffic accidents

New e-vans and a digital ecosystem

Interview: "Participate and help shape the future instead of complaining"

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

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

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

Ruhr area: Metropolitan region in transition

NRW economy more skeptical, construction remains stable

Collective bargaining dispute in building cleaning settled

NRW Economics Minister Pinkwart: "We have the craftsmanship"

Mandatory support for coal regions called for

Rising EEG surcharge drives up electricity prices

Big dispute in the building cleaning trade

Economic downturn: Crafts want better conditions

Gold and silversmiths fight for compulsory master craftsman qualification