The Community of Madrid reaffirms its commitment to the fight against overregulation, an effort that seeks to streamline bureaucracy and simplify the relationship between the administration and the citizens. This was highlighted by Rocío Albert, the Councillor for Economy, Finance and Employment, in the presentation of the annual report aimed at combating this phenomenon. "We will continue to deepen our efforts to reduce bureaucracy," Albert stressed, highlighting the intention to make public administration more accessible.
The Deputy Minister for the Presidency and Local Administration, José Antonio Sánchez, added that 80% of the measures are already approved and under way, while nearly 27% have required legal modifications. Sánchez highlighted that the objective of the regional government is to make life easier for Madrid residents with a closer and more efficient administration.
Among the measures highlighted in the report is the modification of the Land Law, intended to streamline the process of obtaining licenses and reduce processing times. In addition, there are plans to extend the use of declarations of responsibility in the field of social services to simplify access procedures.
In the economic and digitalization field, progress will be made in the joint processing of environmental impact assessment reports to promote the creation of data centers. In addition, a reduction of red tape is anticipated through tax incentives, including the elimination of the obligation to declare donations under 1,000 euros.
In line with these objectives, the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has announced the upcoming passage of a new Comprehensive Law against hyperregulation. This regulation will seek to eliminate or simplify obsolete rules, establish expiration dates for some regulations, and conduct biennial reviews of the current regulations.
An Open Line for Efficiency will also be implemented, which will allow public employees to propose improvements in service management to reduce bureaucracy. A new decree will reinforce the periodic review of the regulatory framework, eliminating processes and bodies that are no longer necessary.
The presentation of the report coincides with the fourth anniversary of the Open Line Against Hyperregulation, a permanent channel that invites citizens and businesses to suggest improvements to simplify regulations. This initiative has become a benchmark in Spain, accessible through the official website of the Community of Madrid.
