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flag German politicians pledge to tackle excessive bureaucracy, a longtime drag on economic growth.

flag German politicians are vowing to reduce the country's heavy bureaucracy, described as a "monster" hindering economic growth. flag Since 2014, regulations have increased by 18%, with paperwork costs estimated at €65 billion. flag The issue is compounded by German federalism and EU rules, with digitization efforts sometimes backfiring. flag Despite promises to streamline, little progress has been seen over the past 20 years, and critics are skeptical of meaningful change.

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