Kickoff for Digital Transformation: Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization Takes Action
Government body responsible for digitisation and state modernisation to restart operations.
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The Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization, a cornerstone of the new administration under Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has embarked on its mission to modernize and digitize the country. A bold initial statement from the ministry declared, "A new era for digital transformation across our nation begins now."
Capturing the spirit of innovation, Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger—an independent business leader poached from MediaMarktSaturn by Merz—expressed the government's unyielding focus on digital transformation and modern administration. He asserted, "Digitalization and state modernization will be paramount for this government. I aim to demonstrate this urgently with tangible actions."
Wildberger emphasized the desire for swift action, stating, "I want to initiate meaningful steps as soon as possible." The ministry, which will champion concrete progress in both digitalization and an updated, efficient public sector, has yet to secure its own headquarters. For now, it will station itself in temporary offices from the Federal Ministry of the Interior in Berlin-Charlottenburg, formerly occupied by its digital departments. Here, Wildberger, upon taking the reins as Digital Minister, has started making strides.
As revealed by latest reports, Germany is slated to establish the Ministry for Digital and State Modernization [2][5]. Details around the ministry's specific leadership are still developing, with potential frontrunners like Kristina Sinemus of the Christian Democrats [5]. Initiatives underway include:
- Digital Identity: The government intends to grant a digital identity to every citizen, integrating it with a European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet to support identification, authentication, and payment functions.
- Public Service Digitization: The goal is to digitize all public services, making them more accessible and efficient.
- Artificial Intelligence and Biometric Surveillance: The administration aims to foster growth in the AI industry while expanding security measures, incorporating biometric surveillance.
- Enhanced Digital Infrastructure and Sovereignty: The broader coalition agreement prioritizes improving digital infrastructure and reducing reliance on non-European technologies.
While the exact structure and leadership of the ministry are yet to be finalized, the government's commitment to digital transformation and modernization runs deep, as demonstrated by the swift action of the Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization.
- The Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization, under the leadership of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has commenced its mission to digitize and modernize the country with a strong policy focus.
- In the spirit of swift action, Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger, recently appointed by Merz, has initiated plans for policy-and-legislation focusing on digitalization and state modernization.
- Vocational training in digital skills is likely to be included in the measures undertaken by the ministry, as digitalization requires a workforce equipped with the necessary expertise.
- The general news reports that the new ministry will also address the digitization of public services, with an emphasis on providing more accessible and efficient services to the community.
