From responsible statements to real estate and transfers – What changes in our transactions with the State in 12 questions and answers
The Greek government introduces a bill aimed at reducing bureaucracy and increasing transparency in citizen-public interactions through significant administrative reforms.
The Greek government's new bill proposes reforms in 14 critical administrative processes focused on minimizing bureaucracy and enhancing transparency in the interactions between citizens and the public sector. Key changes include replacing certification requirements with responsible statements and enabling case tracking through a digital platform. These reforms aim to address ongoing inefficiencies within the state apparatus and to improve public service delivery.
The timing of this legislative initiative raises questions, as it marks the seventh year of the current administration's tenure. Although this is not the first attempt at bureaucratic reform, previous efforts included the digitization of numerous public services, enhancing citizen interaction through the governmental platform, gov.gr. The new bill seeks to build on these earlier reforms by providing practical solutions to long-standing government dysfunctions, thus facilitating smoother transactions for citizens.
As part of the reform package, the bill aims to make administrative processes more efficient, facilitate real estate transfers, and ensure adherence to court decisions by the administration. This legislative move symbolizes a shift towards increased governmental accountability and responsiveness, promising benefits not only to individual citizens but also to the broader economic landscape by potentially streamlining business operations and fostering a more transparent environment for public dealings.