German government aims for 25% reduction in bureaucratic costs
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Philipp Amthor (State Secretary)
Germany
July 2026
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The government plans to reduce bureaucratic costs for companies by 25% through a new reform package. State Secretary Philipp Amthor stated that a general clause will suspend existing reporting obligations.
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