A boost to the economy? Cut red tape!
In light of economic weakness and dwindling competitiveness, the discussion about targeted relief measures for Germany as a business location is justified—and urgently needed. One-fifth of Germany’s industrial value added is at stake in the medium term. Those who dare to reduce bureaucracy and enact better laws can unlock all kinds of potential. However, the Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act fell short of expectations—what is needed now is a systematic, decisive reduction of unnecessary regulations.
Agenda „EinfachStaat“: Expertenkreis zeigt blinde Flecken der Staatsmodernisierung auf
Mit der Agenda „EinfachStaat – Neustart für Verwaltung und Industrie“ legt der vom Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI) eingesetzte, organisierte und begleitete hochrangig besetzte Expertenkreis konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen für Bürokratieabbau, Staatsmodernisierung und Verwaltungsdigitalisierung vor.
EU Business Wallet
Reducing the bureaucratic burden and streamlining the EU’s rulebook have the potential to unleash Europe’s innovation potential and enhance its competitiveness. An EU Business Wallet as part of a full-fledged EU digital identity framework can facilitate B2G and B2B interactions. It will contribute to reduce bureaucracy while augmenting trust. At national and European level, policies must be taken to ensure that businesses can reap the EUBW’s potentials.