| I think the issue is actually much worse than just making it harder for someone to start a company. The primary issue i see with Germany are that the issues raised by the writer is not just limited to starting a company. It is EVERYWHERE. The problem is that whether Germans realise or not, it profoundly affects them in many ways. Because of the archaic system of doing things, everything takes time. You have to set aside time to do these things. Because of how bureaucratic every process is, each staff can only see a limited number of people. You constantly have to refresh some archaic website to find a slot. Slots are usually all gone in an instant, and your luck depends on someone cancelling or maybe them adding an extra staff for that day. Often, there is no way to submit applications online, even for things that may logically be better off being submitted online. The problem i see is:
1) It affects everything, including healthcare. Waiting times for public healthcare, government support etc, are through the roof.
2) Often times, this time blowout issue is blamed on something else (such as refugees, etc). There may be some truth to it, but as an outsider I see how easy it feels to blame some hapless refugee than admitting that system was already at its seams prior.
3) This system disadvantages the less-well-off - being able to pay for it lets you buy your way out of the hassle.
4) Unfortunately, most Germans view this from some perspective of denial, helplessness while others get defensive when you argue about it. |