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"Right to repair": a strong signal and valuable message for the trades.

The law promoting the repair of goods passed the Bundesrat (Federal Council) on July 10, 2026. The law transposes the EU directive into national law and is scheduled to come into force on July 31 for most purchase contracts concluded from the end of July 2026 onwards. Kurt Krautscheid, President of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts, comments on the new "right to repair".

Smart meter rollout should be faster

The German government wants to accelerate the smart meter rollout in Germany and implement it two years earlier than previously planned. The ZVEH (Central Association of German Electrical and Information Technology Trades) welcomes this, but warns against shifting obligations from metering point operators to customers.

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Only a healthy, green forest can ensure a balanced water supply. However, persistently high temperatures and drought are currently putting forests under pressure. Since water is an essential source of life, Krombacher supports the preservation of stable forests with a large-scale reforestation program.

Photo: © Archive, German Leather Museum

Panorama | May 2026

At a turning point: The German Leather Museum

With the retrospective "At the Turning Point", the German Leather Museum in Offenbach am Main will present one last major exhibition from June 12, 2026 until the beginning of 2027 before its general structural renovation.

Photo: © Trade Association Tiles and Natural Stone

Panorama - Company | May 2026

Tile layer Niko Schleicher secures his ticket for Shanghai

At the GermanSkills final in Seebruck, Niko Schleicher edged out his competitor Luis Brauner for first place. He will therefore represent Germany at the WorldSkills Competition in China in September.

Photo: © Thomas Plettenberg

Panorama - Company | April 2026

Congress in Munich: Miss and Mister Crafts 2026 elected

At the Future of Craftsmanship Congress in Munich, funeral director Emily Maichle and plasterer Maximilian Buerger were elected Miss and Mister Craftsmanship 2026. They will now represent the skilled trades for one year.

Photo: © Holzbau Deutschland/Rolando Laube

Panorama - Company | April 2026

Carpenter Florian Dorer is taking part in the WorldSkills 2026

From September 22nd to 27th, 2026, around 1.400 young professionals will compete against each other at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Carpenter Florian Dorer from Baden-Württemberg will be one of them.

Photo: © vadimmashkov/123RF.com

Panorama | April 2026

UNESCO: Men's tailoring is an intangible cultural heritage

The federal and state governments have added five more traditions to the nationwide register of intangible cultural heritage. Among them: the craft of men's tailoring.

Photo: © lightfieldstudios/123RF.com

Panorama | April 2026

How simple measures can help you achieve healthy sleep

Approximately one in four people in Germany suffers from sleep disorders – according to a recent survey by the Health Knowledge Foundation. How small changes can make a big difference.

Panorama | April 2026

BMI Sponsorship Award: Recognition for Helping Hands

Whether innovative concepts, youth development or support for voluntary work: organizations, companies and individuals can apply for the "Helping Hand" award of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) until June 30, 2026.

Panorama - Company | March 2026

Brilliant World Cup result for German baker duo

German baking talents Lilly Jahn from Frankfurt/Oder and Jonah Rosentreter from Essen scored points at the World Championship of Young Bakers in Taiwan with their craftsmanship, creativity and precision.

Panorama | March 2026

Friday the 13th: What a statistic says

The year 2026 will have three Fridays that fall on the 13th of a month. But does this supposedly unlucky day actually bring bad luck?

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Shop workwear smartly

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At a turning point: The German Leather Museum

Tile layer Niko Schleicher secures his ticket for Shanghai

Congress in Munich: Miss and Mister Crafts 2026 elected

Carpenter Florian Dorer is taking part in the WorldSkills 2026

UNESCO: Men's tailoring is an intangible cultural heritage

How simple measures can help you achieve healthy sleep

BMI Sponsorship Award: Recognition for Helping Hands

Brilliant World Cup result for German baker duo

Friday the 13th: What a statistic says