Regierungsagenda

Regierungsagenda is a political term used in German-speaking countries to describe the policy program and priority goals a government intends to pursue over its term. It outlines planned reforms, legislative proposals, and policy initiatives that guide the work of ministries and the administration. The agenda is often derived from or aligned with the coalition agreement (Koalitionsvertrag) and is meant to communicate both to Parliament and to the public which changes are intended and when they are to be implemented.

Typical contents of a Regierungsagenda include areas such as the economy and fiscal policy, social policy, education and research, health, labor, housing, climate and energy, infrastructure, justice and internal affairs, foreign policy, security, and digitalization. It may also specify draft laws, regulatory reforms, budgetary plans, and milestones or timelines for key measures.

Development and use: the agenda is usually prepared by the government leadership in cooperation with ministries, discussed and approved by the cabinet, and presented in a government statement or policy program. It serves as a guiding framework for cabinet decisions and legislative priorities and can be revisited or updated during the term, especially after elections or significant political changes. The Regierungsagenda is a central instrument for transparency, accountability, and the alignment of government action with its declared goals.