Federal Minister of Finance Lindner terminates customs reform - but where is the offspring?

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Die neue "Strategie Zoll 2030" von Bundesfinanzminister Lindner zielt auf die Modernisierung der Zollverwaltung ab. Thomas Liebel, Vorsitzender der BDZ, fordert dringend Lösungen für den demografischen Wandel und die notwendige Attraktivität des Zolldienstes. Die Herausforderungen, wie der Investitionsrückstand und die Digitalisierung, müssen angegangen werden, um die Reform nicht zur Makulatur werden zu lassen. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Pläne und Anforderungen für einen zukunftsfähigen Zoll in Deutschland.
The new "Strategy Zoll 2030" by Federal Finance Minister Lindner aims to modernize the customs administration. Thomas Liebel, chairman of the BDZ, urgently demands solutions for demographic change and the necessary attractiveness of the customs service. The challenges, such as the investment deficit and digitization, must be addressed so as not to make the reform into a waste. Find out more about the plans and requirements for a future -oriented customs in Germany. (Symbolbild/MB)

In a revolutionary step, Federal Minister of Finance Lindner presented the "strategy Zoll 2030" strategy in excitement! The aim is to make the customs administration fit for the future and to strengthen as a decisive security authority. But while politics are making big plans, there is a large shadow that hovers over these ambitions: Demography!

The alarming point? Soon a third of the customs officers will retire! Thomas Liebel, the chairman of the German Customs and Finance Union (BDZ), raises the alarm and urgently demands solutions. "The federal government is guilty! If the offspring is not secured, all the nice plans will remain waste!" He calls out. In particular, the setting conditions in the lower grade and in the enforcement service urgently need to be improved in order to attract young talents.

shocking investment delays!

The strategy provides, among other things, to reduce the bureaucracy and automate test processes. Customs should become more efficient in the handling of goods flows! But Liebel warns urgently: "It urgently needs investments. Customs needs its own security billion! The digitization of the customs offices, the latest technology for drugs and better protection for our enforcement staff!" He demands loudly.

The terrifying reality, however, is that the investment backlog at customs is so large that the 200 million euros in additional funds that are intended in the 2025 budget may fizzle out! "We are still waiting for the Bazooka in the household!" Explains Liebel. After all, fighting brutal drug cartels is not a game and cannot be mastered for zero tariff!

a ray of hope for the future!

Despite the challenges, there is also positive news: The customs union welcomes the reform idea of ​​giving the 41 nationwide main customs offices more scope for action. "Less microragement from the central and more independence on site - this is a contemporary approach that we support!" Notes Liebel. But: The government now has to roll up the sleeves and equip the customs with the necessary resources so that the “Zoll 2030” strategy not only remains an empty promise!

The clock ticks and it is time to act! Customs needs support - and immediately!