Future of the craft: politics required for less bureaucracy and costs!

Future of the craft: politics required for less bureaucracy and costs!

In 2025, the craft in the Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade region and the tense economic situation are the focus of the discussions. Matthias Steffen, the managing director of the Chamber of Crafts, warns of stagnating sales and rising costs that burden the companies. A striking example of the situation is the forecast of a decline in sales of expected -1 percent in 2024, followed by stagnating growth in the coming year. The uncertainties in the economy, especially with regard to the new federal government, ensure a tense climate. "Our companies finally need a policy that strengthens them instead of additionally stressed," says Steffen. In addition, the provisional budgetary management of the federal government could result in delays in state investment projects, which would significantly endanger the competitiveness of the craft, reported political demands for small and medium -sized companies

The President of the Chamber of Crafts, Detlef Bade, also expressed clear demands on politics during the autumn general assembly on November 22nd in Lüneburg. "High tax burdens, rising social security contributions and exploding energy costs put a lot of personnel -intensive craftsmanship," said Bade. He appealed to politics to involve the concerns of craft in economic policy decisions and demanded clear support for small and medium -sized companies (SMEs). This also affects the European level, where practicable regulations are necessary so as not to cover the companies. Politics should not only focus on large branches of industry. The budget for 2025 provides investments in the future viability of the educational centers and shows that the craft can be led stable even in difficult times, explained Steffen, such as "https://www.hwk-bls.de/artikel/herbst-der-werkkammer-22.0.3208.html"> HWK BLS reported.

With these claims, the craft faces a crucial phase in which fair conditions for companies have to be created in order to secure competitiveness and promote employment. Figures such as the Chamber of Crafts not only require political solutions, but also a rethink in economic policy.