Linnemann: CDU to accelerate German administration with radical deadline solution - CDU Proposes Deadline-Based System to Slash Germany’s Bureaucratic Delays
Germany’s bureaucracy could soon move faster under a new CDU proposal. Carsten Linnemann, the party’s general secretary, has put forward a deadline-based system to speed up approvals for citizens and small businesses. The plan is part of the Mainz Declaration, which the CDU’s federal board will adopt shortly.
The proposal targets slow-moving government processes. If no objection is raised within three months, applications would receive automatic approval. This would apply to building permits for single-family homes, carports, and conservatories. It would also cover smaller requests like sidewalk café licences or neighbourhood festival permits.
The change aims to simplify life for small businesses and individuals. Agencies affected include the Federal Network Agency, the Federal Real Estate Office, and environmental and construction authorities. The CDU wants the new rules to take effect on 1 January 2026. Linnemann’s goal is to cut red tape and reduce delays. By setting strict deadlines, the party hopes to make public administration more efficient and responsive to everyday needs.
The Mainz Declaration sets out a clear timeline for reform. If adopted, the system would force authorities to act faster or risk automatic approvals. The CDU believes this will ease frustrations for businesses and residents dealing with slow-moving bureaucracy.
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