"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.

Top achievements in the skilled trades: The new issue of the HwK magazine "Handwerk Special" profiles the best young master craftswomen and craftsmen of the current graduating class of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts. (Photo: © Michael Jordan)

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"Crafts Special": Portraits of the new master craftsmen

The Chambers of Crafts in Germany - Chamber of Crafts Koblenz

March 2026

Master craftsman's certificate in hand, future in sight: The magazine "Handwerk Special" of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts presents the current class of master craftsmen.

Photo: © HwK Koblenz (Cover photo: Michael Jordan)

Whether optician or master electrician, roofer or master precision mechanic – they've all made it: master craftsman's certificate in hand, head full of plans. The new issue of the magazine "Crafts Special" is Chamber of Crafts (HwK) Koblenz This issue puts these young personalities in the spotlight. The focus is on the top-performing master craftspeople of the current graduating class. Who are the minds behind these top marks? What motivates them – and what do they plan to do with their master craftsman's certificate? The current issue of "Handwerk Special" provides fascinating insights that demonstrate the diversity and future potential of the skilled trades.

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