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Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks
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German construction and crafts sector trends
16 clusters · 75 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany housing market faces rising costs and expropriation debates
In the first half of 2026, Germany saw its strongest growth for a first half-year since 2016, with 126,300 residential and non-residential units approved—a 15.1 percent increase over 2025. However, the sector faces econo
Germany debates income tax reform amid economic concerns
5 clusters · 71 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany debates income tax reform amid calls for greater relief
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft for an income tax reform designed to provide relief to millions of households, specifically targeting families and low-to-middle income earners. Proposed by Finance Ministe
German talent retention & skilled labour shortage
28 clusters · 102 sources · last updated
Latest: German vocational training sees success in baking and crafts
Germany continues to face a deepening skilled-labour shortage, characterized by a structural shift in the vocational market. While total dual-training contracts fell 2.8% to 461,900 in 2025, driven by a 6% decline in Ger
German handicraft sector professional and economic trends
3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated
Latest: German Craft Skills competition honors top young artisans
The German handicraft sector continues to focus on vocational training, professional excellence, and economic adaptation. In September 2026, the 16th annual ‘Tag des Handwerks’ (Crafts Day) was held to promote over 130