German Housekeeping Council celebrates 10th anniversary

The German Housekeeping Council (DHWiR) marked its tenth anniversary in late October 2026 during a council meeting in Frankfurt am Main. Founded in November 2016 by ten associations, the organization has grown to represent more than 30 organizations.

During the anniversary event, former leaders Wilma Losemann and Sigried Boldajipour reflected on the council's evolution into a recognized lobby group for professional housekeeping. Key milestones mentioned included the first German Housekeeping Congress in Berlin in 2019.

Looking forward, current President Ursula Schukraft and other participants emphasized the need for robust data to demonstrate the sector's societal contributions. Future priorities include strengthening the role of housekeeping within the European Care Deal and navigating changing political responsibilities within federal ministries.