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Bureaucracy is slowing down entrepreneurs: renovations in the Uckermark are stagnating!
Bureaucratic hurdles are slowing down entrepreneurs in the Uckermark. Read about their challenges when renovating and starting a new business.
Bureaucracy is slowing down entrepreneurs: renovations in the Uckermark are stagnating!
In Fürstenwerder, the entrepreneurs Thomas Perkuhn and Joachim Gyimes are faced with the challenges of monument preservation. The two gentlemen are working meticulously on the renovation of the iconic royal column, but are struggling with the monument conservator's regulations. While holding a paint roller, Perkuhn hesitates to apply paint samples because he wants to follow the specific instructions. According to [nordkurier.de](https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/uckermark/buerocracy- Bremst-unternehmen-aus-lieber-verfallen-lassen-3834085), the execution of such work is highly regulated, which not only costs nerves for the two craftsmen, but also brings their plans to a standstill.
Another aspect of the problem is the long journey that Nadine Wunsch-Fischer had to take to set up her EU-certified wild sausage kitchen. She waited nine months for a response from the building regulations authority, then immediately received 85 conditions for her project, which made rapid implementation almost impossible. Their sausage kitchen was finally completed after a two-year construction period, but acceptance was delayed due to ongoing site design requirements.
Bureaucratic hurdles and their consequences
The bureaucratic stumbling block runs like a common thread through the entrepreneurs' stories. For example, two window makers were unable to continue their work on the King's Column due to unclear regulations. In addition, an electrical line subject to a complaint could only be processed further after a complaint had been submitted. These are just some of the experiences that Perkuhn and Gyimes have had and which show how much bureaucratic hurdles cost time, money and energy.
But it's not just the renovation of the royal column that's proving difficult. Wunsch-Fischer is not authorized to process game from Buchenhain because the cutting site does not have EU approval, which entails additional costs and bureaucratic hurdles. In addition, the power grid in the village is so weak that it does not allow all the devices in the sausage kitchen to be used at the same time - another big challenge for the entrepreneur.
Monument preservation and its challenges
The complex regulations surrounding monument preservation not only refer to technical, craftsmanship and artistic measures, but also to legal regulations. These provisions are necessary in order to preserve historical buildings such as the Royal Column and to preserve their original substance and traces of historical use, as explained in the Wikipedia entry on monument preservation.
Monuments like the King's Column are not only architectural monuments, but also reflect the historical, political, social and economic developments of a region. The tasks of monument preservation are diverse and require a constant examination of the circumstances; after all, monuments must be used continuously in order to avoid damage caused by vacancies and to ensure their preservation.
As Perkuhn, Gyimes and Wunsch-Fischer show, there is often a lack of tact and an understanding, transparent administration that supports entrepreneurs and does not hinder them. Wunsch-Fischer expresses concern that there could only be a few inns left in the Uckermark in five years if the bureaucratic hurdles are not removed.
Finally, it remains to be hoped that the situation will improve. The experiences of these entrepreneurs illustrate the urgent need for action in communication and transparency by the authorities so that entrepreneurship can continue to flourish in this region.