Streamlining administrative procedures and active pension policies: the coalition's proposed measures

The political landscape in Germany is gearing up for a period of significant change, as the ruling parties - CDU, CSU, and SPD - have announced plans for an "autumn of reforms." This ambitious initiative aims to modernize and de-bureaucratize various aspects of the welfare state.

The exact nature of these reforms is yet to be specified, but it is known that they will focus on tax-financed benefits such as housing benefit or child supplement. The Green Party leader, Franziska Brantner, has suggested that there are ready-made proposals from the independent norm control council for digitization, automation, and bundling in the processing of social benefits.

The CDU General Secretary, Carsten Linnemann, has also announced a session to reduce bureaucracy in the fall. Meanwhile, the SPD is advocating for higher taxes on high earners, a proposal not mentioned in the coalition agreement.

To work out proposals for these reforms, a commission for social state reform has been constituted. The commission, based in Berlin, is expected to present its findings by the end of the year. However, it remains unclear how the various proposals will be combined into a comprehensive concept.

The Green Party leader, Brantner, also suggests that individual benefits could be bundled, and the responsibility for them could be centralized. This approach could streamline the process and make it more efficient.

The NKR had previously suggested that great progress could be made through these measures. One of the anticipated reforms is the "active pension" draft from the Ministry of Labor, which aims to motivate pensioners to continue working through a tax advantage.

The success or failure of these reforms remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Germany is poised for a significant shift in its welfare state policies. The digital exchange of data between the authorities of the federal government, states, and municipalities is also expected to play a crucial role in these reforms, as per the Green Party leader's suggestions.

This news is based on information from the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa). As the details of these reforms unfold, Germany's political landscape is sure to undergo a transformation, promising changes that could significantly impact the lives of its citizens.