Destroying Bureaucracy for a Freer Society

Join our movement to cut red tape, reduce administrative burden, and restore freedom and efficiency to Germany, Europe, and beyond.

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€352B

Annual cost of bureaucracy to the German economy

54%

Of businesses cite bureaucracy as their biggest obstacle

6.1M

Hours spent annually on paperwork by German citizens

Our Mission

We are committed to identifying and eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy that stifles innovation, economic growth, and personal freedom.

Why We Fight Bureaucracy

  • Bureaucracy slows economic growth and innovation
  • Excessive regulations limit personal and economic freedom
  • Administrative burdens waste time and resources
  • Complex procedures create barriers to entry for new businesses
  • Outdated processes hinder digital transformation

Our Vision

We envision a Germany and Europe where:

  • • Citizens can interact with government services efficiently and digitally
  • • Entrepreneurs can start businesses in days, not months
  • • Regulations are clear, purposeful, and minimal
  • • Innovation flourishes without unnecessary administrative barriers
  • • Public servants focus on service, not paperwork
  • • Government processes are transparent and user-friendly
  • • Personal and economic freedoms are maximized

The Bureaucratic Burden

Bureaucracy affects every aspect of our society, creating inefficiencies and limiting freedom.

For Businesses

Excessive regulations and paperwork hamper growth and innovation.

For Citizens

Complex procedures waste time and create frustration in daily life.

For Government

Inefficient processes drain resources and reduce public trust.

The Business Burden

  • German businesses spend an average of 45 hours per month on regulatory compliance
  • Starting a business takes 8 procedures and an average of 8 days in Germany, compared to just 3.5 days in Estonia
  • Small businesses spend proportionally more on compliance, creating an unfair advantage for larger corporations
  • Complex tax regulations require specialized knowledge and resources that could be better invested in growth

The Citizen's Burden

  • The average German citizen spends 2.5 hours per month dealing with administrative procedures
  • Registering a change of address requires in-person visits and multiple forms in most municipalities
  • Tax filing remains unnecessarily complex despite technological advancements
  • Healthcare and social services often involve duplicative paperwork and lengthy waiting periods

The Government Burden

  • Germany ranks 21st in the EU for e-government services, despite being Europe's largest economy
  • Public administration spends €27 billion annually on paperwork and administrative tasks
  • Overlapping responsibilities between federal, state, and local governments create inefficiencies
  • Outdated IT systems and lack of digital integration prevent modernization efforts

Our Solutions

We propose practical, effective measures to reduce bureaucracy and increase freedom.

Policy Reforms

  • One-In, Two-Out Rule

    For every new regulation, two existing ones must be eliminated

  • Regulatory Impact Assessments

    Mandatory cost-benefit analysis for all new regulations

  • Sunset Clauses

    Automatic expiration dates for regulations unless actively renewed

  • Regulatory Budgets

    Capping the total cost of regulations for each ministry

Digital Transformation

  • Once-Only Principle

    Citizens provide information to the government only once

  • Digital-First Approach

    All government services available online by default

  • Interoperable Systems

    Government databases that communicate with each other

  • AI-Assisted Compliance

    Smart systems to simplify regulatory compliance

Success Stories

Estonia's Digital Transformation

Estonia implemented a comprehensive digital government strategy that allows citizens to access 99% of public services online, saving 2% of GDP annually in administrative costs.

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Denmark's Business Registry Reform

Denmark simplified business registration to a single online process, reducing startup time from 42 days to less than 24 hours and boosting new business creation by 34%.

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Take Action

Join our movement to cut red tape and create a freer, more efficient society.

For Citizens

  • Sign our petition for bureaucracy reduction
  • Share your bureaucratic horror stories
  • Write to your representatives
  • Spread awareness on social media
Get Involved

For Businesses

  • Join our business coalition
  • Share data on regulatory burden
  • Propose solutions from your industry
  • Support our advocacy campaigns
Partner With Us

For Public Servants

  • Identify redundant processes
  • Participate in our workshops
  • Suggest regulatory improvements
  • Learn about best practices
Collaborate

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Address

Friedrichstraße 123
10117 Berlin, Germany

Email

info@destroybureaucracy.org

Phone

+49 30 1234 5678

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