Germany's bureaucracy has seen a significant expansion over the past decade, with the number of civil servant positions nearly doubling.

A study by the University of Freiburg, commissioned by the Bavarian Economic Association, reveals that 7,000 new positions have been created since 2013, primarily in higher salary brackets.

This growth began under Angela Merkel's coalition and has continued under Olaf Scholz's current government.

The increase in bureaucracy has led to soaring personnel costs, which have doubled since 2013, reaching six billion euros.

Critics argue that this expansion results in more regulations, burdening businesses with additional bureaucratic hurdles.

Despite calls for a hiring freeze, the government plans to add more positions in the coming years, further escalating costs.