Overview

• The proposed 'Kommunale Regelungs-Befreiungsgesetz' would allow municipalities in Baden-Württemberg to request exemptions from state regulations with Interior Ministry approval.
• The initiative is designed to enable cities and counties to address local challenges more effectively by experimenting with tailored approaches.
• The law is based on recommendations from the Entlastungsallianz, a coalition of eight associations advocating for reduced bureaucratic hurdles.
• If successful, these locally tested changes could be implemented statewide and permanently, providing a model for broader reform.
• The legislation is set to expire on December 31, 2031, with individual trials limited to a maximum of four years.