At its 56th Annual General Meeting in Berlin, the German Federal Association of the Security Industry (BDSW) dealt intensively with the protection of critical infrastructures (KRITIS) and the security industry's contribution to this protection.In front of more than...
BHE (Germany) – Right of withdrawal and information requirements for consumer contracts in the craft sector – ECJ ruling causes a stir
Due to current events, we would like to point out once again that special rules apply to contracts with consumers. Particular attention should be paid to the right of withdrawal, which allows consumers to cancel a contract without giving reasons. Craft businesses that...
BHE General Assembly 2023: New association leadership
The BHE Bundesverband Sicherheitstechnik e.V. welcomed a gratifyingly large number of participants at this year's general meeting on 12 May in Hamburg. Around 140 members were on hand to learn about the activities of the past year and to get an outlook on future...
Germany: Renewed strikes in aviation security – disproportionate and excessive
On Thursday and Friday, aviation security workers will strike again at several German airports, although negotiations are due to continue on 27 and 28 April 2023. The employers' side had signalled a willingness to compromise in the last round of negotiations. "This...
BDLS submits offer on time bonuses and executive bonuses
On April 1, 2023, the BDLS submitted an offer to the ver.di and dbb unions in the ongoing negotiations on time bonuses and executive bonuses. After some negotiations and collective bargaining talks, the employer side has decided to make an official offer. "In the...
Federal government gives go-ahead for European cloud project
Today, the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology announced the start of funding for a first sub-project of the EU programme "IPCEI-CIS", which aims to strengthen cloud and edge computing capacities in the EU. Bitkom President Achim Berg explains: "Cloud...
BITKOM: Business mailboxes are getting more and more full
An average of 42 mails per day: business mail communication at an all-time high Every twelfth person receives 100 or more business mails every day The new offer from the supplier, the info to colleagues, the link for the next online conference or the weekly newsletter...
Collective wage agreement for the security industry: ver.di waives up to 13.5 % increase
Negotiations to conclude a new collective wage agreement for the security industry in North Rhine-Westphalia took place in Neuss on 6 March 2023. As early as 2021, the BDSW and ver.di had jointly agreed to reform the collective wage agreement with regard to content,...
Practical knowledge, new impulses and networking at the BHE Fire Protection Congress 2023
The popular BHE specialist congress "Fire Protection" will open its doors for the 9th time in Fulda on April 19/20, 2023. As usual, participants can expect a varied lecture program in which selected speakers will present current developments and trends in fire...
Euralarm announces Executive Advisory Council
Euralarm has formed an Executive Advisory Council that is open for members' senior managers. They should bring a broad view on the fire safety and security industry and how it is evolving. Ever since its founding Euralarm has been heavily involved in standardisation...