Craft policy

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Crafts policy | December 2019

ZDK expects fewer new registrations

The German Motor Vehicle Trade Association (ZVD) expects fewer new vehicle registrations next year. The used car business is also expected to slow.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Development cooperation: Craftsmen help

The "Innovative Approaches to Craft Promotion" network supports current and future artisans in Africa. To date, there have been 83 missions in countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, and South Africa.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Consultation on energy-saving renovation postponed

The stalemate continues: The mediation committee of the Bundesrat and Bundestag has postponed its deliberations, which are intended to find a compromise on tax incentives for energy-efficient building renovation.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Scaffolders with new training campaign

The Federal Guild of the Scaffolding Trade presents its new image campaign. The campaign focuses on young scaffolders who passionately represent their profession.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Big stallion for Julia Klöckner

This year, the "Große Stutenkerl" (Great Stumpman) of the Westphalia-Lippe Bakers' Guild Association went to Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Julia Klöckner. The association honored her for her dialogue-oriented, craft- and small-business-friendly policies.

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Crafts policy | December 2019

Thinking about climate protection and education together

Helmut Bramann, CEO of the ZVSH, is calling on the federal government to invest more taxpayer money in research, infrastructure, and training. He argues that more money must be channeled into strengthening Germany's competitiveness.

Crafts policy | December 2019

Medium-heavy vehicles: Tolls off the table for now

The EU's plan to impose tolls on vans with a permissible total weight between 3,5 and 12 tons has been halted for the time being. Tens of thousands of skilled trades businesses would be affected.

Crafts policy | December 2019

More vehicles fail emissions tests

According to the current emissions test defect statistics of the ZDK, the number of failed emissions tests for cars with on-board diagnostic systems has increased by more than 30 percent compared to 2017.

Crafts policy | December 2019

The basic pension will come into effect in 2021

After a long period of disagreement, the coalition partners have now reached an agreement: a compromise on the basic pension. Instead of the controversial means test, there will be an income test.

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

ZDK expects fewer new registrations

Development cooperation: Craftsmen help

Consultation on energy-saving renovation postponed

Scaffolders with new training campaign

Big stallion for Julia Klöckner

Thinking about climate protection and education together

Medium-heavy vehicles: Tolls off the table for now

More vehicles fail emissions tests

The basic pension will come into effect in 2021