Söder aims to secure employment for 10,000 individuals in the public sector
Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bayern, has announced a plan to streamline the state apparatus and cut around 11,000 civil service positions by 2040. This move is aimed at achieving a leaner state and reducing bureaucracy, with a focus on AI and a hiring brake.
In an interview with the "Münchner Merkur", Söder expressed his goal to double the previously planned cuts. He emphasized the need for long-term reduction and the establishment of these cuts by law. The state government will also implement cuts in both ministries and the state chancellery.
The plan includes a focus on reducing public service, as 40 percent of the budget currently goes towards it. Söder's announcement has sparked debate, with Holger Grießhammer, chairman of the SPD parliamentary group in the state parliament, advocating for consistent bureaucracy reduction, better digital offers, and for state employees to focus on serving citizens. However, the Bavarian SPD criticized Söder's announcement, stating that the goal should be to create a functional state, not a starved one.
One point of contention is the allowance for larger families among civil servants. The state pays 200 million euros annually for these allowances, a sum that the civil service union finds hard to explain. Even among the union, there is incomprehension about this allowance.
Jörg Röber, Professor of Public Administration, has discussed the power and powerlessness of civil servants, specifically suggesting reform of part-time options for teachers. His suggestions are part of the broader discussion on the role and efficiency of the civil service in Bayern.
It's important to note that there are no publicly announced future job cuts specifically in the public sector in Stuttgart under Minister President Söder. The available information discusses broader industrial job cuts in Baden-Württemberg and Germany but does not specify future public service layoffs in Stuttgart under Söder's leadership.
The savings will be made in various areas, including the costs for asylum seeker accommodations through fewer migrants and targeted repatriation. The plan is a significant step towards restructuring the state apparatus and reducing bureaucracy in Bayern.
In conclusion, Markus Söder's plan to streamline the state apparatus and cut civil service positions is a bold move aimed at creating a more efficient and lean state. The plan has sparked debate, with critics arguing that it may lead to a starved state, while supporters argue that it is necessary for reducing bureaucracy and creating a functional state. The plan is still in its early stages, and its full impact remains to be seen.
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