Federal agents are being withdrawn, resulting in a monetary sum of 180,000 euros being eliminated.

The German federal government has taken a step towards reducing bureaucracy by abolishing 25 commissioner positions, as reported in May's first meeting of the federal cabinet. Among the positions abolished were the Commissioner for the Sea, the Commissioner for Cycling, and the Special Representative for International Climate Policy.

Finance State Secretary Dennis Rohde responded to questions regarding the savings from the reduction of commissioners' positions. He confirmed that the decision would result in an annual savings of at least €178,800.

The tasks of the dissolved commissioners responsible for areas such as the sea, bicycle traffic, and international climate policy have generally been taken over by relevant ministries, agencies, or newly established bodies within the government or European institutions. No specific "successor organizations" in the form of independent commissions are typically mentioned, as these responsibilities are integrated into existing governmental departments or delegated to specialized agencies.

Green parliamentary group leader Sebastian Schäfer, however, criticized the consolidation of commissioner positions. He argued that it produces only minimal savings and is more about headlines than policy delivery.

Despite Schäfer's criticisms, the Union and SPD aim to send a clear message that they are serious about reducing bureaucracy with this decision. They believe that every small step counts in the pursuit of a more efficient and effective government.

It is important to note that this reduction brings an annual savings of approximately 0.00004 percent of the 2025 budget. While the savings may seem minimal, the government hopes that this is the first of many steps towards a more streamlined and cost-effective administration.