Craft policy

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Crafts policy | December 2019

One million euros for the training center of the HWK Koblenz

The Koblenz Chamber of Crafts is receiving one million euros from the state to expand its training center. The goal is to make training in the skilled trades as attractive as possible.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Heating industry wants to rely on wood heat

Four heating industry associations are advocating for the use of wood heat to policymakers. Renewable heat from wood could replace fossil fuels in existing buildings and in the industrial sector.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

IG-Bau criticizes low wages from the Balkans

Unfair competition on European construction sites: With "state wage cost tricks," Slovenia favors companies that send their workers to other EU countries, criticizes IG Bau.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Politics wants to mobilize

Municipalities, districts, states, and the federal government have joined forces to form an alliance for modern mobility. The exchange of experiences and coordinated action should lead to rapid improvements. The ZDH welcomes this and clarifies which measures are important for the skilled trades.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Plastic bag ban: Business wants to reduce remaining stocks

The German government introduced a ban on plastic bags in stores in November. The ban is scheduled to take effect six months after the law's promulgation. Businesses are calling for a transition period of at least until the end of 2020 to reduce remaining stocks.

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Crafts policy | November 2019

This is the new EU Commission

After the European Parliament confirmed the EU Commission appointed by Ursula von der Leyen, it can now begin work later than originally planned. These are the commissioners the German President is counting on.

Crafts policy | November 2019

EU Parliament confirms von der Leyen's Commission

The European Parliament has confirmed the EU Commission appointed by Ursula von der Leyen, allowing it to begin its work on December 1. The skilled trades sector is calling for a stronger SME policy.

Crafts policy | November 2019

Crafts Innovation Award goes to four companies

Four companies received the NRW Crafts Innovation Award, presented for the first time. In the future, this honor will be awarded every two years.

Crafts policy | November 2019

Foreign trade promotion is being reorganized

The North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Economic Affairs is restructuring its foreign trade promotion program starting in July 2020. The companies NRW.Invest and NRW.International will then operate under one roof.

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

One million euros for the training center of the HWK Koblenz

Heating industry wants to rely on wood heat

IG-Bau criticizes low wages from the Balkans

Politics wants to mobilize

Plastic bag ban: Business wants to reduce remaining stocks

This is the new EU Commission

EU Parliament confirms von der Leyen's Commission

Crafts Innovation Award goes to four companies

Foreign trade promotion is being reorganized