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Nationwide Examination of the Construction Sector by Customs - Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil Declares Stricter Enforcement Against Individuals Accumulating Wealth at Public's Expense

Nationwide Inspections by Customs Authority in Bonn on June 16, 2025

Federal authorities intensify nationwide checks on the construction industry; Finance Minister...
Federal authorities intensify nationwide checks on the construction industry; Finance Minister Klingbeil vows tighter measures against individuals growing wealth unjustly at public expense.

Nationwide Examination of the Construction Sector by Customs - Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil Declares Stricter Enforcement Against Individuals Accumulating Wealth at Public's Expense

The Federal Customs Service (FKS) has recently conducted a nationwide operation focusing on work inspections, targeting undeclared work and illegal employment in the construction industry. Over 2,800 customs officers participated in the operation, which was a significant part of the legal framework to combat such practices.

The inspections, a crucial aspect of fighting against undeclared work and illegal employment, were coordinated and executed based on a risk-oriented approach. Approximately 280 business record checks were conducted, and initial indications of possible infringements were found in more than 1,800 cases.

The FKS inspections aim to uncover and penalize infringements related to undeclared work and illegal employment. In more than 260 cases, it involved ensuring compliance with minimum wages. Around 560 cases involved the withholding of social security contributions, and over 200 cases of the criminal proceedings involved procedures for residing without a residence permit.

As a result of these inspections, around 300 criminal and over 400 administrative offence proceedings were initiated. The FKS employs a coordinated approach in its nationwide and regional inspections, making them an important tool in the fight against undeclared work and illegal employment.

Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil announced plans to strengthen the customs financial control for undeclared work and improve the legal framework for the fight against undeclared work and illegal employment. The minister's announcement underscores the government's commitment to combating these issues.

The inspections are designed to reduce the societal acceptance of undeclared work and illegal employment. They are an integral part of the efforts to ensure fairness and legality in the labor market. The FKS inspections are a crucial part of the legal framework for combating undeclared work and illegal employment, contributing to a more transparent and just society.

While the search results do not provide any information about the date or details of the last nationwide focus inspection by the customs authority against undeclared work and illegal employment in construction announced by Sarah Garbers, the FKS continues to conduct such inspections regularly. The inspections are coordinated and an important tool for reducing societal acceptance of undeclared work and illegal employment.

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