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- Germany's 16 state premiers drafted a 200-point plan to modernize government services and reduce bureaucracy.
- Key measures include emails replacing paper documents, one-time data collection, and auto-approval after three months of no response.
- The initiative aligns with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's focus on cutting red tape.
- Premiers say reforms could curb stagnation and meet public demand, noting bureaucracy costs Germany nearly €150 billion annually.
