Baden-Württemberg Proposes Law to Reduce Bureaucracy for Local Governments

The new legislation aims to grant municipalities more autonomy to deviate from state regulations, fostering innovative local solutions.

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.