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Millions wasted in Saxony-Anhalt: Where is the digital revolution?
Saxony-Anhalt is investing millions in digital justice, but is seeing rising costs and high levels of bureaucracy. A report on tax waste.
Millions wasted in Saxony-Anhalt: Where is the digital revolution?
The justice system in Saxony-Anhalt is facing major challenges. Digitalization initiatives are intended to not only increase efficiency, but also reduce costs. But as the current situation shows, progress is falling short of expectations. MZ reports that the administrative costs of ordinary courts and public prosecutors will increase by around 850,000 euros in 2025 compared to 2022.
In addition, rising postage and telephone costs are putting a strain on the overall financial situation. These increase by 700,000 euros over the same period. Due to personnel shortages and poor strategic decisions, additional costs amount to millions, which not only affect the finances but also the efficiency of the judiciary.
Digitalization is falling by the wayside
A main point of criticism is the delayed introduction of the e-file, which is seen by many as a symbol of missed opportunities and a grave for millions. Although lawyers and notaries have been required to file documents electronically since 2022, this is often not implemented. Instead, the documents are often printed out and sent in paper form. The Association of Judges and Prosecutors has already criticized the fact that the courts are increasingly acting like printing presses instead of implementing the desired digital change.
In 2024, over 20 million euros were invested in the digitization of the justice system, but progress remains minimal, to say the least. The parallel use of analog and digital systems not only leads to more bureaucracy, but also to considerable additional effort, which pushes the hoped-for savings into the background.
A look into the future
The ministry has acknowledged that savings from more efficient processes could only be felt years later. At the moment it is not possible to predict exactly what the financial benefits will be Taxpayers' Association leaves you disillusioned. The taxpayers' black book documents cases of tax waste and inefficient use of public money. The aim of this book is to create more transparency, efficiency and a sense of responsibility in the handling of tax money.
The current situation makes it clear: the road to digital justice is rocky and the challenges are far-reaching. Citizens can hope for intelligent solutions that will not only reduce administrative chaos in the future, but also make the use of tax money more efficient.