Minister encourages ministries to minimize bureaucratic procedures in digital realm
In a significant step towards modernizing the German administration, Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger has sent a letter on August 5th, calling for concrete plans to reduce bureaucracy across various departments. The letter, first reported by Bild, was also obtained by the German Press Agency.
Wildberger, who was appointed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, heads the newly created Ministry of Digital Affairs and State Modernization. The minister is advocating for state modernization, aiming to empower citizens and businesses by reducing bureaucratic red tape.
The minister has requested that federal ministers submit their proposals for bureaucracy reduction by September 15, 2025. These proposals are expected to focus on eliminating redundancies, reducing reporting duties for businesses, and introducing practical and digital feasibility checks for new laws.
The minister also emphasized the importance of involving stakeholders earlier in the legislative process and streamlining federal agencies. The ultimate goal is to achieve a 25 percent cut in annual bureaucratic costs, estimated to be around 65 billion euros.
A cabinet meeting in October is planned to discuss and adopt ambitious deregulatory measures. This meeting will also focus on de-bureaucratization and deregulation, as Germany seeks to address the accumulated bureaucratic concrete over decades.
One sector where these measures are expected to have a significant impact is healthcare. For instance, the reform of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's hospital law aims to reduce administrative burden by 2028 through investment flat rates and enhanced patients' rights.
Following the submission of proposals, Wildberger's department will follow up with the ministries about the status of "bureaucracy reduction projects". The minister thanked the ministers in advance for their cooperation in this endeavour.
Wildberger, a former top manager of MediaMarktSaturn, brings a unique perspective to his role, having spent years in the private sector. His appointment and his push for bureaucracy reduction are seen as a significant step towards modernizing the German administration and improving the business environment.
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