Photo: © Michael Jordan

Photo: © Michael Jordan

Koblenz Chamber of Crafts | July 2026

"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".
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State Secretary Petra Dick-Walther (center) hands over the funding approvals to the HwK management, on the right Managing Director Ralf Hellrich, on the left President Kurt Krautscheid.

State Secretary Petra Dick-Walther (center) presents the funding approvals to the Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK) leadership; Managing Director Ralf Hellrich is on the right, and President Kurt Krautscheid is on the left. (Photo: © HwK Koblenz)

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The state strengthens vocational training in the skilled trades from the very beginning.

The Chambers of Crafts in Germany - Chamber of Crafts Koblenz

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate has handed over funding notices for inter-company vocational training at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Trades (HwK Koblenz) amounting to 1,7 million euros.

State Secretary Petra Dick-Walther has presented two funding awards to the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK). The state of Rhineland-Palatinate is supporting the ongoing projects. inter-company vocational training measures In the skilled trades sector in 2026, the basic level will cost around 179.000 euros and the advanced level around 1,55 million euros.

Comments on state funding

  • "Good training begins with a strong foundation and then requires reliable in-depth professional development. That is precisely what the inter-company training measures in the skilled trades provide," he said. State Secretary Dick-Walther"They support businesses, strengthen trainees, and ensure the quality of vocational training."
  • "The funding is a good and targeted investment," they emphasized. Kurt Krautscheid and Ralf Hellrich, President and Managing Director of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts"because these funds ultimately ensure good professional training for our skilled workers of tomorrow. This is linked to economic strength and high performance of our companies."

 

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