"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.

The journeyman's exams are scheduled for summer 2026 – preparatory courses are offered by the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts starting in April. (Photo: © Lincoln Beddoe/123RF.com)

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Course start: Preparation for the journeyman's examination

The Chambers of Crafts in Germany - Chamber of Crafts Koblenz

March 2026

Make a note of the dates now: Various courses to prepare for the journeyman's examination in summer 2026 will start shortly at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts.

The following courses will begin in preparation for the journeyman's examination in summer 2026:

Preparation courses part 1:
- Precision mechanic and machining mechanic (theory): Three sessions between May 9th and June 6th, each Saturday from 8 am to 15 pm (24 teaching hours)
- Automotive mechatronics technician (theory/practice): Three sessions between May 23 and June 6, each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 15 p.m. (24 teaching hours)
Preparation courses part 2:
- Electronics technician: Three sessions between April 18th and May 9th, each Saturday from 8 am to 15 pm (24 teaching hours)

Background: Journeyman preparation Background Information is available online here.
Registration You can register for the preparatory courses by email at daniela.schneider@hwk-koblenz.de or you can register by phone at 0261 398645.

DHB now also digital!Simply click here and register for the digital DHB!Further news from the district of the Koblenz Chamber of Crafts

Text: Koblenz Chamber of Crafts / handwerksblatt.de

Registration for journeyman and final examinations

Applications for admission to the journeyman and final examinations in winter 2026/2027 must be received by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Trades (HWK) no later than August 28th.

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Registration deadline for journeyman and final examinations

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