Germany, notorious for its bureaucracy, is facing criticism for failing to cut through the tangle of laws and regulations. A new legislation proposal is under scrutiny, as many believe it falls short of addressing the issue. In response, the INSM has launched a pop-up museum featuring a creative take on the bureaucratic burden.
The museum highlights the challenges faced by businesses and individuals due to time-consuming bureaucratic procedures. With average appointment times and paperwork hours on the rise, digitalization in Germany remains lagging, symbolized by the persistence of fax machines in government offices.
The INSM is advocating for practical workshops between policymakers and businesses to test the feasibility of proposed laws. While lobbying plays a role in the proliferation of regulations, creative solutions like the Creative Bureaucracy Festival are also emerging to address the inefficiencies.
As the pop-up museum aims to spark change, only time will tell if the investment in raising awareness about bureaucracy will be effective in streamlining operations in Germany.