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Germany Launches 'EinfachMachen' Beta Portal to Flag Excess Bureaucracy

Officials pitch a single entry point for deregulation using semi‑manual triage now, with AI processing planned from 2026.

Overview

  • The federal beta portal invites citizens, businesses and public employees to report redundant paperwork and suggest fixes via a seven‑step form with sector categories such as energy, health, mobility, taxes and migration.
  • Submissions are currently classified by a small team using semi‑manual methods, with broader AI‑driven automation slated to start in 2026.
  • Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger and Economy Minister Katherina Reiche unveiled the platform, developed with the Labour Ministry, as a centralized channel to guide targeted deregulation.
  • Initial build costs were described as in the very low single‑digit million‑euro range, with security and data protection emphasized.
  • The government plans to anchor the portal at the Federal Statistical Office, while industry group Bitkom welcomed the move but noted many reforms require action by states and municipalities.