Bundesrat: Kindergeld kommt automatisch, E-Autos ohne Umweltplakette
Der Bundesrat hat mehrere Gesetze zum Bürokratieabbau gebilligt. Für Familien sollen die Erleichterungen ab Anfang 2027 schrittweise kommen.
The Bundesrat has given its approval to several laws aimed at reducing bureaucracy. These include the introduction of an automatic child benefit system and the elimination of environmental stickers for electric cars. The child benefit law can commence at the beginning of 2027. Previously, parents received a welcome letter with a QR code leading to a pre-filled child benefit application after the birth of a child.
In the future, this process should be streamlined, with payments made automatically provided the family's bank details, especially the account number, are available. The implementation will occur in two phases – first for families with existing children, then for newborns. A spokesperson from the Federal Environment Ministry stated that electric cars will be allowed to travel in environmental zones without the need for an environmental sticker in the future.
This will be sufficient to provide a clear indication, eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy. Overall, these changes could result in savings of over six million euros per year.
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