Sectors and associations
ZDH
Abbreviation for Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks
In short and in plain language
The ZDH is the head body of the skilled trades in Germany. The craft chambers and trade groups are part of it.
It speaks for the trades towards politics and the public.
It also puts out facts on how firms in the trades are doing. It does this on a regular basis.
Definition
The ZDH is the umbrella organisation of the chambers of crafts and trade associations in Germany. It represents the interests of the skilled trades towards politics and the public. It also regularly publishes figures on the situation of trades businesses.