Over €65m Paid Out in Craftsperson Bonus

The scheme offers a refund on home improvements carried out by skilled tradespeople, such as painting, kitchen installations and tiling.
Bavaria Disputes Austria’s Craftsperson Bonus in EU Complaint

The Chamber of Skilled Trades for Munich and Upper Bavaria argues the bonus unfairly harms German businesses.
Over 92,000 People Claim Craftsperson Bonus

The average refund is around €800, with the most common applications being for carpentry, painting, and gas and plumbing work.