Reducing bureaucracy: Ministry of Justice takes stock

The Federal Cabinet has approved the Federal Ministry of Justice's special report on the progress made in reducing bureaucracy. Despite the lengthy document, the results are rather sobering, according to the trade association.

This article is part of the special topic Bureaucratic madness in the craft industry

The Federal Cabinet has the Ministry of Justice Special Report submitted by the Federal government Status of bureaucracy reduction The report is entitled "Better Regulation and Bureaucracy Reduction in the 20th Legislative Term" and provides an overview of all completed, ongoing and planned measures.

"Our companies are suffering from a Bureaucratic burnout. On the other hand, we have the Bureaucracy Reduction Act IV and an European bureaucracy reduction initiative strong measures put in place, says Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP). But there is more on the agenda. "Because reducing bureaucracy is a Permanent and cross-sectional task for the entire federal governmentWe must free our companies from their bureaucratic shackles."

Disillusionment in the craft industry

The craft industry looks disillusioned on what has been achieved so far and speaks of a rather low relief volume, leaving great potential unused and compensating for the burdens already introduced in this legislative period cannot even begin to compensateIt is therefore long overdue that the Relief proposals from the craft sector would be implemented. With the announced fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act (BEG IV), the federal government has the opportunity to get this underway.

Special reportHere you will find the Report of the Federal Ministry of Justice.The Ministry of Justice's report is 66 pages long and is divided into two parts. The first part Cross-cutting measures of the Federal Government to reduce bureaucracy: For example, all new draft laws would now be accompanied by a Digital check The Ministry’s planned Centre for Legislation is also intended to practical lawmaking In addition, some departments are testing so-called Practical checks and real-world laboratories.

Supplement for the BEG IV

In the second part Individual measures according to the relevant policy areas The focus is on digitalisation projects, measures to accelerate approval procedures and the reduction of unnecessary information obligations. The special report complements the Federal Government's cabinet decision on a Key points paper for the BEG IVTo this end, the government conducted a survey of associations at the beginning of the year.

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