The coalition parties have today agreed on an amendment to the Bureaucracy Relief Act IV in the parliamentary procedure and the introduction of the text form in the Evidence Act.
“This is a very good sign for digitalization: the agreement of the government factions to introduce the text form for proof of employment contracts in the Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG) IV is a forward-looking step towards more efficient digital workflows. This means that the government draft of BEG IV has been tightened up in an important area,” commented Verena Pausder, CEO of the Startup Association, on the agreement.
This is an encouraging development: the transition from cumbersome paperwork to more efficient digital processes. This is not only good news for start-ups, but benefits the entire German economy as it enables faster procedures for employers and employees. According to the German Economic Institute, around 11 million employment contracts have been concluded in Germany every year over the last five years. It is therefore of the utmost importance that this clear path is consistently pursued in the legislative process.
“Just last week, Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Marco Buschmann made it clear at our Town Hall for the FDP that they attach great importance to digitalization – it’s nice to see that this attitude has now prevailed throughout the entire traffic light coalition and that Parliament has added this important amendment to the draft law. We would do well to see more opportunities ahead of us in Germany instead of just fearing the risks. Our country has everything it needs to remain economically successful in the future: innovative ideas, talented people, cutting-edge research, a broad industrial base and a strong SME sector. So let’s stop getting in our own way with unnecessary bureaucracy and pave the way for a successful digital future,” Pausder continued.
About the Startup Association
The Startup Association (Bundesverband Deutsche Startups) is the voice of startups in Germany. It represents their interests vis-à-vis politics, business and the public. In its network of 1,200 members, the association creates an exchange between start-ups, scale-ups, investors and the established economy. The aim of the Startup Association is to make Germany and Europe more start-up-friendly locations.
