NKC Urges New Approach to Legislation to Cut Bureaucracy
The National Standardization Control Council (NKC) has released a critical report, highlighting delays in involving practitioners and those affected in reviewing legal regulations. The council praised some initiatives but stressed the need for a different approach to legislative procedures to reduce bureaucracy.
NKC chairman Lutz Goebel suggested a practical check with experts in the 'early phase' of legislation. Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger proposed using artificial intelligence (AI) in the approval of infrastructure projects to relieve administration and accelerate processes. The NKC also praised the 'Bauturbo' initiative but noted that not much has happened beyond announcements to reduce bureaucracy.
The NKC criticized various government institutions, including past SPD, Green, and FDP administrations, for delaying legislation processes. Despite efforts to reduce bureaucracy costs, compliance costs remain very high, impacting the feasibility of laws for the public. The council emphasized the importance of examining drafts for their 'implementability' before cabinet deliberation. The annual administrative burden decreased by almost 3.2 billion euros in the reporting period, with the economy, administration, and citizens experiencing relief.
The NKC called on the coalition to approach legislative procedures differently to create laws with low bureaucratic burden. They praised the federal government's ambitious efforts to reduce bureaucracy but stressed the need for simplification to benefit businesses, administration, and the public.
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