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Trier Chamber of Crafts | July 2026

Webinar on employer attractiveness

The Trier Chamber of Skilled Crafts is providing information about a web seminar that is taking place as part of the project "Craftsmanship attractive Rhineland-Palatinate".

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Chamber of Crafts and Trades of Saarland | July 2026

E-invoicing: Take action now and support deferral

Many craft businesses still face significant challenges in implementing e-invoicing.

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Chamber of Crafts and Trades of Saarland | July 2026

Annual Report 2025 published online

The 2025 annual report of the Saarland Chamber of Skilled Crafts is available for the first time in full digital form on the HWK website.

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Chamber of Crafts and Trades of Saarland | July 2026

Dedicated trainers wanted

The Foundation for the Promotion of Talented Individuals in Craftsmanship is once again awarding the Heribert Späth Prize, endowed with 3.000 euros, this year.

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Operations management | July 2026

Teacher shortage looms at vocational schools

The staffing situation at vocational schools in Rhineland-Palatinate is still good, but the impending wave of retirements and the shortage of new teachers are putting the system under pressure. Career changers and lateral entrants are expected to help.

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Operations management | July 2026

Growing as a team – healthy and successful

New talent invigorates the daily work routine and opens up opportunities – but at the same time, the coordination effort increases. Because the larger the team becomes, the more complex the internal processes become.

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Operations management | July 2026

Trades welcome the right to repair: "Strong signal"

The right to repair is coming; the Federal Council has given its approval. "This is a strong signal for sustainability," says Kurt Krautscheid, President of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts. For skilled tradespeople, repair is not a trend, but established practice.

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Operations management | July 2026

New safety shoe line from Albatros in six designs

Albatros is introducing Neoflex, a new line of safety shoes designed for freedom of movement, protection and comfort in everyday work.

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Craft policy | July 2026

Action Days in Boiler Rooms: Positive Interim Results

The plumbing, heating, and air conditioning (SHK) industry in North Rhine-Westphalia has drawn a positive interim conclusion regarding the "Boiler Room Action Days." Eight consumer information events took place by the end of June.

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Craft policy | July 2026

Detlef Peter Grün remains Federal Guild Master of the BIV-Kfz

Board elections at the Federal Guild Association of the Automotive Trade: Detlef Peter Grün and Jeffrey Kilian were confirmed in their positions. Thomas Schacht succeeds Michael Kraft.

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Craft policy | July 2026

Green light for building modernization and infrastructure future law

Following the Bundestag, the Bundesrat has also approved the Building Modernization Act and the Infrastructure Future Act. The construction industry welcomes this, but would like to see a holistic approach for the building sector.

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Craft policy | July 2026

Health insurance: Bundestag and Bundesrat vote for reform

The German Bundestag has passed the law stabilizing contribution rates for statutory health insurance. The skilled trades sector sees significant wasted potential for tax relief and is calling for further reforms.

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Pkw | July 2026

How Geely plans to conquer the German market

The name Geely rarely receives much attention, but its brands certainly do. The Chinese company has long since established itself in the European automotive world with brands like Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus. Now, Geely is competing under its own banner for the first time.

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electric drives | July 2026

Uncharted – Subaru's first all-electric SUV

With the Uncharted, Subaru presents its first all-electric compact SUV, offering various drive options and long ranges.

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Commercial Vehicles | July 2026

Kia discovers the conversion business

Converted commercial vehicles from the manufacturer? With the PV5, Kia is exploring this market and presenting its first conversions with well-known partners.

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Panorama | July 2026

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 is supporting the preservation of stable forests with a large-scale reforestation program.

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Panorama | July 2026

Applied arts at the Düsseldorf Theatre Museum

On August 1st and 2nd, professional designers from the Association of Applied Arts Düsseldorf will present their works made of ceramics, wood, metal, jewelry and textiles at the city's Theatre Museum.

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Society | July 2026

Twelve butcher shops receive the Bavarian State Honorary Prize 2026

They prevailed against over 200 fellow butchers and can now celebrate a special award: Twelve butcher shops have been awarded the State Honorary Prize. Eight of them achieved the highest score.

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FounderNavi – for founders and young companies | July 2026

Growing as a team – healthy and successful

New talent invigorates the daily work routine and opens up opportunities – but at the same time, the coordination effort increases. Because the larger the team becomes, the more complex the internal processes become.

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Repair instead of throwing away | July 2026

Trades welcome the right to repair: "Strong signal"

The right to repair is coming; the Federal Council has given its approval. "This is a strong signal for sustainability," says Kurt Krautscheid, President of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts. For skilled tradespeople, repair is not a trend, but established practice.

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Writing employment references correctly | July 2026

Reference: The former employee is sometimes allowed to force the boss to sign it.

The employee writes their own reference letter, and the boss simply signs it. This is the usual procedure in a settlement after a dismissal. The Federal Labor Court recently clarified when an employer can refuse to do so.

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Acceptance: pivotal point for craftsmen’s rights | July 2026

No invoice approval, no money?

Payment is due even if the invoice has not been internally approved by the client. The Federal Court of Justice has upheld a ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Schleswig, strengthening the position of construction companies.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans Theme specials

Diesel vehicles are already banned or will soon be banned in many cities. Court cases are being litigated nationwide for exceeding emissions standards. But the final word hasn't been spoken yet.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | June 2021

ECJ: Nitrogen oxide levels are too high in Germany

For years, Germany has done too little to combat the exceedance of nitrogen oxide limits, thereby violating EU law. The European Court of Justice has ruled.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2020

No driving bans in Aachen either

The conflict over air pollution control in Aachen ended with a settlement. The agreement does not include driving bans. Instead, parking space is to be restricted, bus and train services improved, and new bike lanes created.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2020

Agreement: No diesel driving bans for Mainz

In the dispute over air pollution in Mainz, the city and the German Environmental Aid organization have reached a compromise. Diesel driving bans are not planned.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | June 2020

Agreement: Driving bans are off the table in Cologne

Diesel cars will continue to be permitted in the cathedral city. The authorities have agreed on an air pollution control plan with the German Environmental Aid organization.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | May 2020

No diesel driving bans in Wuppertal

Diesel vehicles will continue to have free access in Wuppertal as well. The city, the state, and the German Environmental Aid organization have reached a compromise.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2020

Diesel driving ban: Which cities are affected?

Courts have banned diesel vehicles from several German cities, and other air pollution control measures have been agreed upon for other municipalities. Read here to find out which regulations now apply where.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2020

Driving bans are off the table in seven NRW cities

In conciliation talks before the Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia, threatened driving bans for Hagen, Oberhausen, Gelsenkirchen, Düren, Paderborn, Bochum and Bielefeld were averted.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2020

No driving bans when the air is soon clean

Diesel driving bans may be disproportionate if it is foreseeable that the limit value for nitrogen dioxide will be complied with even without them.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2020

Apply for funding for diesel retrofitting now!

Companies that want to retrofit their commercial vehicles with nitrogen oxide filters must apply for funding by February 29.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2020

No driving bans in Bonn either

There will be no driving bans in Bonn. This is the outcome of a settlement between the state, the city, and the DUH (DuH). It includes measures intended to improve air quality in the long term.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2020

Agreement: No driving bans in Dortmund

The dispute over air pollution in Dortmund has been settled: German Environmental Aid and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia have agreed on a package of measures. This does not include driving bans.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2020

More money for diesel retrofitting

Since November 28, there have been increased subsidies for companies that retrofit their diesel vehicles with nitrogen oxide filters. The skilled trades welcome the decision.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | December 2019

No driving ban for diesel vehicles in Frankfurt for the time being

For Frankfurt am Main, diesel driving bans in the low-emission zone are off the table for the time being. The Hesse Administrative Court ruled on December 10. However, the state must amend the city's air quality plan.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | December 2019

Agreement: No driving bans in Essen

A settlement has been reached in the dispute over air pollution control in Essen. Driving bans in the city or on the A40 motorway have been waived.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | December 2019

Diesel driving bans: comparison here, revision there

Diesel cars are allowed to continue driving in Cologne for the time being because the state government has filed an appeal against the September driving ban ruling. A compromise is currently being negotiated for Essen and other cities.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | September 2019

Diesel driving bans: Cologne trades demand exception

Diesel driving bans in Cologne: A driving ban zone would threaten the existence of many skilled trades businesses, warns the Chamber of Skilled Crafts. There's still a chance to prevent the driving bans at the last minute.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | September 2019

Diesel: Secret government documents help with lawsuits

Previously unpublished decisions from the Federal Motor Transport Authority provide new arguments for diesel plaintiffs. The Koblenz Higher Regional Court (OLG) relies on them in its current ruling.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | Aug 2019

Driving bans in NRW: Questions and answers

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia has issued its first groundbreaking ruling on driving bans. The judges answer the most important questions on the topic in an official dossier.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | Aug 2019

No driving bans in Aachen

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia has not imposed any driving bans on Aachen. However, the clean air plan is unlawful, and the state must amend it. Otherwise, things could get tight for diesel vehicles.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | June 2019

ECJ demands strict pollutant measurements

The limit values for air pollutants are already exceeded if they are measured at a single measuring station. This is what the European Court of Justice (ECJ) says in a landmark ruling.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | June 2019

Majority for speed limit and against diesel driving ban

Two new car studies show how Germans' attitudes toward cars are changing. Environmental awareness is playing a growing role, though not yet a major one.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | May 2019

Tensions in court

At a hearing before the Higher Administrative Court regarding the diesel driving bans in NRW cities, experts argued about the limit values.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | April 2019

Country must impose driving bans

The Higher Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg has ordered the state to impose diesel driving bans, ruling that the new Federal Emissions Control Act violates EU law.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | April 2019

Stuttgart driving ban remains in place for the time being

The Administrative Court has dismissed several urgent applications against the diesel driving ban in Stuttgart's low-emission zone. The judges have no doubts about its legality.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | April 2019

Scientists are against driving bans

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina has presented its statement on air pollutants. It concludes that driving bans are ineffective.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | April 2019

Diesel driving bans would have drastic consequences

The issue of diesel driving bans has caused considerable uncertainty among tradespeople. If a replacement of their vehicles were necessary, 42 percent said it would threaten their livelihood, according to a special survey.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2019

Craftsmen's diesel vehicles are allowed to drive nationwide

The Bundestag has eased enforcement of diesel driving bans. Exemptions for tradesmen are to apply nationwide. And there will be no driving bans for vehicles with nitrogen oxide levels below 50 micrograms.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2019

Decisions on NRW driving bans in summer

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia will decide on diesel driving bans in Aachen and Bonn at the end of July; the people of Cologne will have to wait until September.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

Diesel driving ban: Important questions and answers

The air in German cities needs to be cleaner. Driving bans should help, courts say. Car owners now have many questions; we provide answers to the most important ones.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

No diesel driving bans in Wiesbaden

The dispute over diesel driving bans in Wiesbaden has been settled. German Environmental Aid withdrew its lawsuit on February 13. The new air pollution control plan is sufficient for the time being.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

Many impending diesel driving bans are off the table

Germany has received support from the EU on the issue of nitrogen oxide: It can enact its law, which classifies driving bans as disproportionate at concentrations of up to 50 micrograms.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

Data-secure monitoring of diesel driving bans

The federal government intends to comply with applicable data protection laws when enforcing driving bans. Personal data should remain protected, it explained in response to a query.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

No diesel driving bans in Cologne

There will be no driving bans in Cologne for the time being. The district government published the new air pollution control plan for the cathedral city on February 1. The skilled trades sector welcomes the decision.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

Lawyers speak out against driving bans

The German Bar Association's Traffic Law Working Group considers driving bans "economic and ecological madness." The lawyers are demanding that manufacturers participate in hardware upgrades.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

Check limit values for nitrogen oxide and particulate matter

The ZDK calls for the suspension of the limit values for nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter until it has been scientifically clarified whether they are justified.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2019

Information on the diesel driving ban

Mainz, along with other cities, is also threatened with a diesel driving ban this year. The legal department of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts provides information on the issue.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2019

Doctors doubt exhaust gas limits

Pulmonologists say the limits for nitrogen oxide and particulate matter are too low. Driving bans in many cities would therefore be unnecessary.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2019

No diesel driving bans in Düsseldorf

The new air pollution control plan for the state capital will take effect on February 1. Driving bans are not included. The trades and crafts sector welcomes the decision but criticizes the bureaucratic implementation.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2019

Craftsmen's diesel vehicles are allowed in Stuttgart city centre

Tradespeople who want to enter Stuttgart with diesel vehicles have free passage. They don't even need to apply for a special permit.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | December 2018

Craftsmen are virtually expropriated

"Diesel driving bans amount to a cold expropriation of craft businesses," says Dr. Ortwin Weltrich, Managing Director of the Cologne Chamber of Crafts.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2018

Crafts NRW condemns diesel driving bans

The trades in North Rhine-Westphalia condemn the diesel driving bans in Cologne city centre and on various routes in Bonn as disproportionate.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2018

Diesel driving bans in the Ruhr area

The cities of Essen and Gelsenkirchen must impose driving bans for diesel vehicles starting in July 2019. This also applies to the A40. This was decided by the Gelsenkirchen Administrative Court.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2018

Diesel driving bans in Cologne and Bonn from 2019

In its ruling of November 8, the Cologne Administrative Court demands that the state of North Rhine-Westphalia impose driving bans in Cologne and Bonn – for diesel and gasoline vehicles.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2018

Diesel driving bans also in Mainz

The Mainz Administrative Court has cleared the way for driving bans in the Rhineland-Palatinate capital. Starting in fall 2019, the city will be required to impose them if nitrogen oxide limits are exceeded.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | October 2018

Diesel driving bans in Berlin

Now the capital is also affected: From April 2019, Berlin will have to impose driving bans for diesel vehicles if nitrogen oxide pollution is too high.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | September 2018

Diesel driving ban: No penalty for Düsseldorf

A diesel driving ban in Düsseldorf cannot be enforced through enforcement proceedings. The administrative court rejected a corresponding application by the German Environmental Aid organization.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | September 2018

Diesel driving bans soon also in Frankfurt

The Wiesbaden Administrative Court has ruled that the city of Frankfurt must introduce a diesel driving ban starting in February 2019. The skilled trades are urging car manufacturers to upgrade their hardware.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | Aug 2018

Driving bans: Are state officials threatened with coercive detention?

Bavarian government members risk possible coercive detention for their refusal to impose driving bans. The European Court of Justice is expected to decide.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | Aug 2018

No diesel driving bans planned in Düsseldorf

The Düsseldorf district government has published its new air pollution control plan and is not considering any diesel driving bans. They consider these measures unsuitable and disproportionate for the city.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | July 2018

Diesel driving bans in Stuttgart from 2019

Starting in 2019, there will be driving bans in Stuttgart for diesel vehicles that meet the Euro 4 emissions standard and below.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | May 2018

Tensions: EU sues Germany

After years of dispute, the EU Commission is suing Germany and five other countries before the European Court of Justice for exceeding air pollution limits.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2018

Diesel driving bans are a threat to our existence

The Trier Chamber of Crafts is convinced that skilled trades must not pay the price for the automotive industry’s failures.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2018

"Blue badges are completely unacceptable"

The head of the Federal Environment Agency, Maria Krautzberger, sees no alternative to diesel driving bans. She proposes two new stickers, in light and dark blue. The automotive industry vehemently rejects the plans.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2018

Diesel driving bans: What the trade says about the ruling

The skilled trades sector is reacting to the Federal Administrative Court's ruling on potential diesel driving bans, arguing that driving bans are not the only option and are the wrong approach.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2018

Diesel driving bans are legal

Cities can impose driving bans on diesel vehicles if nitrogen dioxide limits are exceeded. However, exceptions should be possible for tradespeople.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2018

Judgment on driving bans postponed

The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig is hearing a case regarding diesel driving bans in cities. The judges have postponed their ruling until February 27.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | February 2018

Air quality: Ultimatum from Brussels

EU Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella is threatening Germany with legal action if it does not present a plan next week on how to improve air quality.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | January 2018

Cheating diesel vehicles are allowed to continue driving in Düsseldorf

Volkswagen vehicles affected by the diesel emissions scandal do not have to be shut down. The German Environmental Aid Association lost its lawsuit against the city of Düsseldorf.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2017

Düsseldorf plans diesel driving ban

The Düsseldorf district government is planning several road closures for diesel vehicles in the state capital, reports the Rheinische Post.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | July 2017

Verdict: Diesel driving bans threatened

The Stuttgart Administrative Court has upheld a lawsuit filed by Deutsche Umwelthilfe (German Environmental Aid) seeking compliance with NO2 emission limits in the Stuttgart environmental zone. Diesel driving bans are possible in return.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | March 2017

Air pollution control with a sense of proportion is required

Short-term diesel bans are unthinkable for the construction industry. For economic and technical reasons, vehicle fleets cannot be replaced or converted quickly.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | December 2016

ZDK: "Don't lead diesel to the slaughter"

Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks has new plans for possible driving bans in low-emission zones. The motor vehicle industry is strongly criticizing the proposals.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2016

Measures instead of driving bans

A driving ban on diesel vehicles is looming in North Rhine-Westphalia. The trades are alarmed. A diesel ban would essentially shut down their fleets.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | November 2016

Diesel driving ban in North Rhine-Westphalia?

The NRW state government is appealing the Düsseldorf Administrative Court's ruling on air pollution control. The court is seeking clarification on whether a diesel driving ban can be imposed.

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Tug-of-war over driving bans - Theme specials | September 2016

"A diesel driving ban in the city is unthinkable"

A Düsseldorf court has ruled that the district government must amend its air pollution control plan and recommended considering bans on diesel vehicles.

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