Basic Reforms : Germany

On 1 July 1997, the “Act to Amend the Public Service Law” entered into force. This act improves productivity-oriented utilization of personnel and is intended to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency awareness of public administration. The productivity principle will be strengthened and mobility increased. The decision-making scope of executive personnel will be adjusted in line with modern standards. This statutory reform proves that it is possible to flexibly adapt to new framework conditions and new challenges on the basis of the established constitutional norms governing the public service.