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Panorama | December 2025

New Year's Eve: How pets can also have a good start to the new year

From loud firecrackers to bright lights in the sky – what we humans usually enjoy on New Year's Eve is often sheer horror for pets. The German Federal Association for Animal Health offers tips on how to make the turn of the year easier for our four-legged friends.

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Panorama | December 2025

Germany's Animal of the Year 2026

Every year, the German Wildlife Foundation initiates the vote for Germany's Animal of the Year – for 2026, the choice fell on the red deer.

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Panorama | December 2025

Youth competition under the motto "Discover the sea"

Pupils and young people can participate in the international creative competition "jugend creativ" until February 12, 2026.

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Panorama | December 2025

Interview: On dedication, responsibility, and challenges

In an interview with the German trade journal "Deutsches Handwerksblatt", certified restorer Agnieszka Wojdan talks about her profession, which is also her calling – from her commitment to the craft to everyday challenges and wishes for the future.

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Panorama | December 2025

New award honors hearing aid company founder

Competition: Hearing aid acoustics founders from German-speaking countries can apply for the inaugural Founder Star Award until the end of 2025.

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Handwerksblatt Advent Calendar 2025

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Panorama | November 2025

Crafts: German Crafts Award celebrates its premiere

The second edition of the German Crafts Collection showcases innovative works by 30 craftspeople from across Germany. The German Crafts Award was presented for the first time at the exhibition opening in Handwerksform Hannover.

Panorama | November 2025

Time for anticipation: Advent in the Ahr Valley

From luminous Christmas displays to convivial mulled wine hikes – the Ahr Valley offers a variety of winter events at the start of Advent.

Panorama | November 2025

An adventure world for the whole family: Winter magic in Autostadt

"Try a little contemplation": From November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Autostadt in Wolfsburg will be transformed into a diverse winter wonderland for young and old.

More political weight for the skilled trades

Mühlenhof sets up hostel for journeymen

WFG Impulse on AI and Leadership

Starting together – preventing dropouts

A guide to happiness for tradespeople

Company pension scheme: Also for employees in smaller companies

Herocon 2026: Oliver Kahn and Ralf Moeller as headliners

Trade associations are demanding a maximum weekly working time.

Deforestation Ordinance: Agreement reached on a trade-friendly solution

ZDH: "Pension package postpones overdue structural reforms"

The baking industry is demanding flexible working time laws.

MPK adopts federal modernization agenda

The German Bundestag extends vehicle tax exemption for electric cars

No tolls for electric trucks until mid-2031

Use the truck toll system via app

New Year's Eve: How pets can also have a good start to the new year

Germany's Animal of the Year 2026

Youth competition under the motto "Discover the sea"

Herocon 2026: Oliver Kahn and Ralf Moeller as headliners

Trade associations are demanding a maximum weekly working time.

Metal and bell founder Melissa Kraus scores 97 out of 100 points.

Working safely in ice and snow

New Year's Eve: How pets can also have a good start to the new year

Germany's Animal of the Year 2026

Youth competition under the motto "Discover the sea"

Interview: On dedication, responsibility, and challenges

New award honors hearing aid company founder

Handwerksblatt Advent Calendar 2025

Crafts: German Crafts Award celebrates its premiere

Time for anticipation: Advent in the Ahr Valley

An adventure world for the whole family: Winter magic in Autostadt