Donald Trump announced the creation of a fresh structure managed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, called the Department of Government Efficiency. Could Poland consider a akin solution that would consequence in crucial reforms in administration and simplification of bureaucracy? Does Poland request a ministry of efficiency?
What will the Department of Government Efficiency be?
The body proposed in the United States, called DOGE, would function as an external advisory ministry. This would be the Ministry of Efficiency supporting the White home and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in optimising government structure. Elon Musk, known for his entrepreneurship and innovative technologies, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a businessman with conservative views, were selected to lead this unit. Their aim would be to streamline and thin down the administrative apparatus. In Trump's assessment, DOGE would have the possible to become the modern equivalent of the Manhattan task – a symbol of large innovation and technological advancement.
Musk expressed his support for Trump and openly criticised the current bureaucracy in social media, suggesting that DOGE would be a "risk to bureaucracy alternatively than democracy". The aim of this department is to make a more transparent and effective strategy that eliminates unnecessary procedures and reduces government spending.
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Does Poland request a akin initiative – Ministry of Efficiency?
The current structure of the administration in Poland is subject to much controversy, frequently criticised for excessive bureaucracy and inefficient management. The introduction of an equivalent of the Department of Government Efficiency could aid identify and destruct unnecessary administrative processes. Poland, although developing dynamically, could benefit from more flexible government structures that would respond faster to changing conditions and needs of citizens. The simplification of bureaucracy is besides a way of saving money, which, in times of economical crises, may be crucial to the state budget.
If at least any of their recommendations succeed, we will see a real revolution! State institutions break records of inefficiency and waste of money. In Poland we will besides reduce bureaucracy, destruct unnecessary offices and reduce the cost of others. This will leave more money in the pockets of Poles! – comments on changes in the US, Sławomir Mentzen, candidate for president of the Confederation.
However, the step taken by the United States and its implementation in Poland would require careful consideration both in the legal and political context. Changes based on the American pattern may not be full adapted to the Polish reality and would require adaptation to local needs and political culture. In addition, the open adoption of an external advisory body could rise concerns about the possible failure of decision-making sovereignty and the request to employment abroad experts, which is not always acceptable.
Would DOGE be a real improvement or a political slogan?
In the American context, DOGE has been announced as an innovative initiative, but many analysts wonder if it is just a catchy electoral announcement. Trump has already promised to "clean up" the American administration, but without lasting effects.
Ramaswamy and Musk have well-known views on the request to limit the impact of the "deep state", that is, a group of officials whose activities are allegedly intended to prevent free country management. If Poland followed this lead, this could rise akin concerns about the "ideological" motives of reforms.
However, if DOGE becomes a real, efficient improvement tool, another countries may be curious in this model. Time will show whether Musk and Ramaswamy can break the opposition to systemic changes. Would Poland be willing to make its own Ministry of Government Efficiency? This is not yet known, but it can surely inspire further reforms by looking at this initiative.
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