Germany's digital ministry cuts red tape after years of empty promises
Philipp Amthor has reflected on his first year as parliamentary state secretary in the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport. He highlighted a clear shift from empty promises to concrete action in cutting red tape. According to him, the ministry is now actively dismantling long-standing bureaucratic hurdles.
For years, Amthor noted, reducing red tape was little more than a theme for political speeches. Previous ministries often discussed the issue without making real progress. The current ministry, however, has taken a different approach by turning words into action.
Amthor expressed satisfaction with the strong momentum behind these changes. He described the elevation of digital and transport issues to top priority as a major achievement. The ministry is now addressing a backlog of bureaucratic obstacles that have accumulated over decades. The establishment of the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport itself marked a positive step. Unlike past launches, this ministry has focused on immediate implementation rather than just setting goals. Amthor believes the shift in approach is already making a difference.
The ministry’s efforts are now centred on breaking down long-entrenched bureaucratic barriers. Amthor’s first year in office has seen a push for faster, more effective reforms. The changes aim to streamline processes that have weighed down both digital and transport sectors for years.
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