The fight against bureaucracy continues to be a central theme in the coalition agreement. However, experts believe that achieving this goal may be a difficult task. The neoliberal policies that have led to the privatization and dual accounting of businesses have resulted in an enormous increase in administrative burden. The dual accounting of municipal administrations, which was implemented about ten years ago, requires the inventory to be counted annually, which can result in additional administrative tasks such as hiring more accountants.
The promise to reduce bureaucracy is often accompanied by the creation of new administrative tasks, such as the introduction of a Gründerschutzzone and the simplification of notarial procedures. However, the implementation of these measures may lead to an increase in administrative burden. The promise to introduce a full data exchange between social, financial and security agencies raises concerns about the potential impact on privacy and data protection.
The coalition agreement also promises to improve the recognition of