Special Committee in Potsdam: Focus on reducing bureaucracy for Brandenburg!

Special Committee in Potsdam: Focus on reducing bureaucracy for Brandenburg!

An important technical discussion is taking place in Potsdam today that deals with a topic that affects many people in Brandenburg: reducing bureaucracy. The focus is on digitalization in state and local governments. The special committee of the state parliament has set itself the task of examining the current administrative structure and developing suggestions for simplification. The live stream of the public meeting will be available on the state parliament's website, with a recording also being made available in the media library. Invited experts, including Jens Graf from the Brandenburg Association of Cities and Municipalities and Josephine Bowe from the Brandenburg District Council, will contribute their perspectives in order to develop solutions together. Brandenburg State Parliament reported.

The topic of reducing bureaucracy is not only important in political committees, but is also of central relevance for the craft industry. President Corina Reifenstein and Managing Director Manja Bonin recently met Marcel Penquitt and Lars Katzmarek from the SPD to communicate the trade's most urgent demands to politicians. Penquitt, who heads the special committee, emphasizes that it is particularly about parliamentary support in dealing with bureaucracy. The committee's recommendations are intended not only to promote transparency but also to identify regulations that need revision or elimination. HWK Cottbus reported on this.

Reducing bureaucracy as a task for society as a whole

The importance of reducing bureaucracy is also shown in the recommendation of a non-partisan group of experts, which has summarized comprehensive modernization measures for the state in 35 demands. These proposals were handed over to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and aim to strengthen trust between the state and citizens. Reducing bureaucracy and digitalization play a central role. The experts emphasize the need to clarify responsibilities and relax documentation requirements for companies. Tagesschau reported on July 15, 2025 about the needs and solutions.

An example of the advancing digitalization in administration is the desired bundling of social benefits on a central platform. This could not only make these services easier to access, but also reduce the administrative burden on citizens. Modernization of the immigration process and an end to the confusion of responsibilities were also proposed.

Those responsible, including Digitization Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), are optimistic that the recommendations from the interim report will be incorporated into political decisions. The willingness to collaborate across departments is high, which could promote the successful implementation of the proposals. The urgency of these reforms is emphasized by initiators like Julia Jäkel in order to avoid future negative election results.

Today not only represents an important step towards a more efficient administrative system, but also makes it clear that reducing bureaucracy is a challenge for society as a whole that affects all areas. A good hand in implementation could improve the living and business situation of many citizens and businesses in Brandenburg.