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- Title
Bürokratieentlastung -- was ist gemeint und was ist machbar?
- Authors
Bull, Hans Peter
- Abstract
The article deals with various aspects of bureaucracy reduction in Germany. It is pointed out that the term "bureaucracy reduction" is ambiguous and encompasses various approaches. The political discussion on this topic is often dominated by slogans that contribute little to the solution. The article also examines the Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act of the Federal Ministry of Justice and provides general assessments of the current debate. It emphasizes that bureaucracy reduction is particularly relevant for companies confronted with a multitude of regulations. The integration of migrants into the labor market requires careful regulations. It is necessary to develop a common European law and create new legal norms for the digitalization of the economy and administration. Some demand the repeal of old norms for every new norm without considering the content of the affected legal norms. However, legal regulations are essential for organizing social action and enabling entrepreneurial action. The federal government has adopted a program for bureaucracy reduction that includes various approaches to relief. The density of regulations in German law is not inherent and can be changed. There is a tendency towards increasing security in society, both for one's own goods and interests and against the loss of opportunities and possibilities for action. The text deals with various aspects of bureaucracy relief in Germany. It is pointed out that the legal protection of private goods and interests has been expanded, especially in the areas of data protection and whistleblower protection. However, it is argued that these expansions lead to excessive pursuit of security and entail a high effort for companies and authorities. The Supply Chain Act is also criticized for imposing many formal obligations whose necessity is doubted. The text suggests dispensing with detailed regulations and placing more trust in practice and the courts. Finally, tax liability is mentioned as the greatest burden for citizens and companies. The article discusses various aspects of bureaucracy relief and its impact on companies and citizens. It emphasizes that the discussion about bureaucracy is not appropriate when it comes to the level of social security contributions, as this must be discussed politically. It is also pointed out that legal regulations and requirements that serve the common good should not be seen as bureaucratic burdens. However, the introduction of digital communication tools and the abolition of written form can bring new burdens and risks. It is argued that the function of written documents and the security of their contents should not be neglected. Furthermore, it is noted that obligations to provide information and documentation have their justification in order to ensure control and transparency. The text deals with various aspects of bureaucracy relief in public administration. It is pointed out that there are too many special representatives who want to represent certain interests. The transition to digital procedures has shown that the previous organization of task fulfillment was impractical and requires reorganization. It is also noted that there are opportunities for relaxing state supervision of activities by individuals and companies. Finally, it is emphasized that the administration should adopt a more citizen-friendly style and take into account the needs of citizens. The article describes a package of laws to relieve the economy.
- Subjects
GERMANY; SOCIAL security; PUBLIC welfare; PUBLIC administration; LEGAL norms; DIGITAL communications; WHISTLEBLOWING
- Publication
Verwaltung und Management: Zeitschrift für Moderne Verwaltung (VM), 2024, Vol 30, Issue 2, p51
- ISSN
0947-9856
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5771/0947-9856-2024-2-51