STORY: Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck on Wednesday in Munich. The Greens politician opened the international trade fair, where exhibitors from over 60 trades and sectors present themselves. “The trades are the backbone of the German economy. It was shaken last year, some trades were hit harder by the high energy prices than with Corona. The pressure on these companies is still great. But the federal government helped as best it could The gas and electricity price brakes and the greatest pressure alleviated. That, I think, is well known. What we have to realize is that the trades in the tradition of the German economy have risen and fallen with the economy, so to speak it’s the economy. And I think this fair marks a different point. Crafts will be the economic engine in the future.” At the international trade fair, among other things, insights into the various job descriptions of the trade are to be conveyed. And a cross-industry future dialogue is also planned under the motto “Future Crafts”. Because few young people and the trend towards higher education are currently causing problems for the job market. The fair is open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. until March 12.