Labor Minister Bärbel Bas plans digitalization of employment services

Germany is set to modernize its employment services with a push towards digitalization, spearheaded by Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Bärbel Bas. A draft law, currently undergoing internal government coordination, aims to make digital applications the norm and enhance the user-friendliness of employment services for citizens.

The proposed legislation, titled the "Law on the Modernization of the Third Social Code," seeks to increase the digital accessibility of employment agencies. This includes offering consultations via video calls, a feature designed to particularly assist job seekers who are currently still employed and may find it difficult to attend in-person appointments.

According to reports, the government plans to have the cabinet approve the bill in July. This initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline bureaucratic processes and make public services more efficient and accessible in the digital age.