Get Rid of Red Tape: CSU Proposes "Regulation TÜV" for Bavaria
Bavaria Needs 'Regulation Tüv' Inspection demanded by CSU - Bavaria Needs Regulatory Body Similar to TÜV, Demands CSU
Ready to clean out the clutter, the CSU calls for a "Regulation TÜV" to sift through unwanted regulations burdening Bavaria. Klaus Holetschek, the CSU's faction leader, expressed this when chatting with the German Press Agency in Munich, clarifying that "Over the past few decades, much has grown that now hinders us. Not only new, but also existing regulations need to be put to the test."
The Purpose: Eliminate What's Burdening or Ineffective
As a first step towards modernizing the state, the proposed "Regulation TÜV" would routinely test regulations that go unproven in daily life and must be axed. Holetschek emphasized, "When it comes to unnecessary laws, ordinances, and programs or implementation problems, it must be said: Seal refused. We are not building the future by regulating everything, but by preserving what supports and eliminating what burdens."
Holetschek wanted "to streamline the state and set priorities for more quality and new room for maneuver." He envisioned the state always considering citizen's guardrails and felt "Strengthening self-responsibility, building trust, and reducing tasks are crucial. The state must distance itself from appearing as a nanny. Only then can citizens get used to the idea that self-responsibility isn't a burden but a sign of trust."
Model Regions for Less Red Tape?
In addition to the Regulation TÜV plan, Holetschek proposed selecting model regions to continue reducing bureaucracy by temporarily suspending new statistical and documentation obligations the last decade. He believed, "If successful, we can then permanently retire these regulations."
Positive Impact on State Budget?
Holetschek envisioned savings and synergies from the elimination of unnecessary regulations would provide relief to the state budget. He explained, "Less paperwork means less control and less personnel, and less costs for companies for permits. A slim state is not a weak state. It is a reliable partner that organizes its tasks wisely, acts efficiently, and puts people at the center."
Currently in Bavaria, there is a paragraph brake for every new law which needs to be removed. Additionally, though Bavaria has a norm control council, it only has an advisory function.
Keen on reducing red tape, regions like Ontario (Canada), Alberta (Canada), New Zealand, and San Francisco (California, USA) have made substantial strides. They accomplished this through improved processes, stakeholder engagement, and utilizing digital tools to streamline government operations and regulations. While statistics and documentation suspension might not be common, specific policy reforms or temporary measures might have been implemented during emergency or economic crises (e.g., Ontario California).
- EC countries can learn from regions like Ontario, Alberta, New Zealand, and San Francisco, as they have made significant strides in reducing red tape by improving processes, engaging stakeholders, and utilizing digital tools to streamline government operations and regulations.
- In light of the successful strategies implemented by these regions, the CSU's proposal for a "Regulation TÜV" in Bavaria, which involves testing and eliminating ineffective regulations, could potentially have a positive impact on the state budget, similar to the relief gained in regions with reduced bureaucracy.
