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(de-news.net) – Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) has formally introduced his modernization agenda, which had been approved by the federal cabinet earlier in October, during a session of the Bundestag. The agenda sets forth an ambitious objective: to reduce bureaucratic expenditures by 25 percent by the conclusion of the 2029 legislative period, a target that corresponds to approximately 16 billion euros in savings. The strategy comprises roughly 80 distinct initiatives, including the establishment of a centralized digital portal for vehicle registration and the facilitation of online business formation within a 24-hour timeframe. A further key component is the creation of a digital ‘Work-and-Stay Agency,’ designed to streamline the recruitment of international professionals by overseeing visa procedures and the recognition of foreign qualifications.
Minister Wildberger indicated that the federal government intended to adopt additional measures at the upcoming cabinet meeting scheduled for 5 November. Among these measures are anticipated cost-reduction efforts within both federal and ministerial administrative structures, with a projected workforce reduction of no less than eight percent by the year 2029.
According to reports from various media outlets, the Federal Cabinet is expected to deliberate on concrete proposals aimed at reducing bureaucratic burdens in early November. Wildberger confirmed that the so-called ‘relief cabinet’ would convene on 5 November, noting that although the meeting had initially been planned for October, the delay was not due to substantive concerns and that preparations were progressing satisfactorily. He underscored the importance of legislative precision, describing the drafting of laws as a continuous and methodical undertaking rather than a singular or symbolic initiative. With regard to the meeting’s agenda, he stated that specific deregulation measures would be formally adopted and expressed confidence that additional robust parameters for further administrative relief might be incorporated.