Cologne's craftsmanship in the crisis: mood remains tense
<p> <strong> Cologne's craftsmanship in the crisis: mood remains tense </strong> </p>
No revival in the regional craft
Cologne
The mood in the companies did not improve in spring. President of the craftsman Wollseifer criticizes packaging tax.
The current situation in the regional craft remains tense. Despite the expectation of an economic recovery at the beginning of spring, many companies remain stagnating in their business or even experience declines. The handicraft president, Hans Peter Wollseifer, emphasizes that the challenges due to the current packaging tax burden many companies heavily. The implementation of the tax particularly affects small and medium -sized companies, which often do not have the necessary resources in order to absorb the additional costs. This burden inhibits the willingness to invest and also the innovative strength of the companies.
The lack of optimism can also be seen in the course of the economic data, which reports of stagnating or even declining orders. Many craft businesses are faced with numerous challenges, be it through rising raw material prices or through the progressive demands on sustainability and environmental standards. These factors help to ensure that the chambers of crafts and entrepreneurs worry about the future development of the trade. Signs of revival therefore seem to be rather unlikely in the near future.
In addition, the shortage of skilled workers is an urgent problem in the industry. Many companies have difficulty finding qualified staff, which limits the opportunities for expansion or order processing. This topic is often neglected, but leads to a further decrease in the competitiveness of the craft in the region in the long term. The development of new training concepts and incentives to get skilled workers is becoming more and more urgent to create a sustainable basis for the future.
Overall, the trends and signals from the craft sector show that a comprehensive approach is required to improve the framework conditions for the companies and to promote a return to stability. Politicians are required to take targeted measures that not only reduce tax burdens, but also implement programs to support companies in the region.
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