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German states urge federal government to curb fast‑track legislation

Bundesrat President Andreas Bovenschulte said the German states want earlier involvement in federal decisions and fewer "Hauruck" fast‑track laws. The Bundesrat approved a health‑care savings package just before the summer break, but the states described the procedure as chaotic, with last‑minute negotiations and shortened deliberation deadlines that left little time for thorough review. The states criticised the deadline reductions and called for more orderly lawmaking, while the federal government argued rapid reforms are needed to demonstrate operational capability.

The request to involve the mediation committee to halt the package failed to gain a majority, and the states continue to push for a more structured legislative process.

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Andreas Bovenschulte · Bundesrat · German states (Länder)

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