The news. On 15 July 2026, the German federal government adopted a package of measures aimed at “reducing bureaucracy” in the workplace. The package primarily targets labour law, employee protection, and employment-related procedures, with a strong focus on simplification and digitalisation.
The stake. In response to longstanding criticism of Germany’s administrative complexity, the government aims to boost business competitiveness and ease the regulatory burden on small and medium-sized enterpr
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As a Berlin correspondent for the French and Swiss press since the late 1990s, I cover a wide range of economic, political and social issues, with a particular focus on the German business and labour market. My areas of interest include co-determination, digitalisation, demographics and ESG/DEI policies.