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The youth-check Thuringia is viewed positively overall within the Thuringian administration and integrates well into the administrative processes: This is shown in the recently published report on the qualitative survey of the youth-check Thuringia, which was conducted by the National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG). The report recommends continuing the youth-check Thuringia.

Should civil servants be included in the statutory pension and health insurance schemes? Which government functions require a career civil service, and what role does civil servant status play in attracting qualified professionals? NIPAG Director Prof. Jan Ziekow discusses these and other questions in the latest episode of the Deutschlandfunk Kultur series ‘Tacheles’.

The youth-check Thuringia is trying out ways to involve young people in the ongoing process of a youth-check. A new phase is now beginning with the ‘Youth Survey’: young people in Thuringia can share their views on proposed legislation via online surveys.

The NIPAG has successfully evaluated the Saxon Regulatory Control Council Act. The establishment of the Saxon Regulatory Control Council has generally proven its worth, although its impact falls short of the expectations of the legislature.

The German government has presented a draft bill on biometric facial recognition. Deutschlandfunk interviewed Prof. Mario Martini (NIPAG) to discuss the extent to which this proposal is compatible with EU law.

The research project “AI and AI Compliance in Public Administration” examines how artificial intelligence is used in public administration and what rules apply.

How can an effective environmental administration be secured in times of external challenges and a shrinking supply of qualified personnel? The project provides an analysis of the current situation with the aim of evaluating the administration's performance in environmental and nature conservation, as well as the challenges arising from the transformation.

On behalf of the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg, the NIPAG is conducting a project to evaluate the administrative regulation on intensifying public participation in planning and approval procedures.

The project “KJSG Implementation Support: Restructuring Administrative Structures in the field of Eingliederungshilfe” is being expanded. On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ), the National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG) is supporting a pilot test of new administrative structures in the field of EGH for young people with disabilities in three model communities until December 2027.

On December 11, 2025, the results of the project ‘Support for the implementation of the Act to Strengthen Children and Youth (KJSG) ‘ were presented at the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Seniors, Women, and Youth. In a hybrid event, the project team presented a roadmap and guidelines to support municipalities on the path to inclusive solutions. The aim of the project was to aid municipalities in achieving a more unified approach between youth welfare and integration assistance services for young people with disabilities.