Tech-first ministry seeks to redefine German efficiency DW 11/01/2025
Germany created a federal ministry led by Karsten Wildberger to accelerate and centralize digital government services after falling behind other EU countries.
Digital ID: Danes and Estonians find it pretty uncontroversial'
Integrated national digital IDs tied to essential services can achieve near-universal adoption, as Denmark's MitID shows and the UK plans a similar mandatory app-based ID.
The UK state is likely on the hook for nigh on £9 billion over five years in Microsoft licenses. This alarming amount indicates significant financial concerns in digital governance.
