Muqova rasmi Fotolia

June 2013

During its meeting on 6 June 2013, the IT Planning Council gives the green light for work on the ‘Digital Agenda Germany’ to begin. One of the main tasks of the ‘Digital Agenda Germany’ is to improve cooperation between the different levels of government in the IT sector. The IT Planning Board discusses the interim results of a federal / state working group on this issue during the meeting. As a further contribution to the ‘Digital Agenda Germany’, the IT Planning Council has consistently advocated developing other areas of application for the new ID card at federal and state level.

On 7 June 2013, the federal parliament paves the way for simplified, user-friendly and more efficient eGovernment services with the passing of the eGovernment Act(act on the promotion of eGovernment and to amend other provisions - eGovG). The act is a big step forward for all stakeholders, as it relieves the administrative burden on citizens and government alike. At the same time, the implementation of the act will be a great challenge for the public sector.