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Corona-Virus: Current VDMA Information

The VDMA closely monitors the developments concerning the corona virus and provides VDMA members with specific information on legal and insurance-related issues.

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EU politics

Driving the green and digital transformation

An ambitious climate agenda and an ambitious digital policy in the shadow of the Corona pandemic. Then there's the French presidency, which will dominate the first half of the year. What does European policy have in store for us in 2022?

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"Legal claim to home office violates entrepreneurial freedom"
Labor Minister Hubertus Heil's plan for a home office law goes too far. In doing so, the Federal Minister of Labor is damaging entrepreneurial freedom in several ways. It is up to management and the workforce to organize themselves in the best possible way.
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VDMA Battery Production

Battery cell production Europe: Strengthening the competitive position of the local machinery and plant engineering industry

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30 GW offshore wind energy by 2030: Target is good - accelerate and stabi-lize expansion now

Habeck's climate balance sheet

Technologies are ready - more speed and efficiency needed

VDMA Industry Podcast

In search of skilled workers

Incoming orders in mechanical engineering November 2021

Double-digit plus, but less momentum

Collective bargaining agreement

"Labor Minister Heil must respect entrepreneurial freedom"

Labour market

"Mechanical and plant engineering industry urgently seeks skilled workers"

German G7 Presidency

"International trade issues must be pushed forward!"

First Corona Tax Act

"Extend loss carryback to five years!"

On the government declaration by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Pace is the benchmark for the new government!

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The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA
The audio blog for trend topics from mechanical and plant engineering
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The INDUSTRY PODCAST Episode 24
In search of skilled workers
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The INDUSTRY PODCAST Episode 23
Thinking ahead: Battery recycling is the next step
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The INDUSTRY PODCAST Episode 22
Platform economy for mechanical engineering
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The INDUSTRY PODCAST Episode 21
The road to the hydrogen economy
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Tue. 01.02.22 14:15 – 15:45 Uhr

  • Regional Subsidiary North Rhine-Westphalia
Startup solutions for mechanical engineering - digital twin

In the course of Industry 4.0, digital twins are becoming increasingly important. Selected young companies present possible solutions for mechanical and plant engineering

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Thu. 17.03.22 10:00 – 12:30 Uhr

  • Regional Subsidiary North Rhine-Westphalia
Sustainable Finance: Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering

This event will provide a detailed overview of the topic of sustainable finance. In addition, the background and criteria that will play an increasingly important role in future investments and lending in mechanical and plant engineering will be explained.

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Tue. 12.04.22 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr

  • New Members
Connect2Discover@VDMA shows you how we support you on the topics that matter to you!

This part of our digital event series "Connect2Discover@VDMA" presents an overall view of the VDMA portfolio. Be there and get to know your association better. Hear which topics are currently topical and how we can support you with our services.

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With 1.34 million people employed in Germany, the mechanical and plant engineering sector is Germany's largest industrial employer and the backbone of the German economy. Learn more about the VDMA.

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