German Parliament Phases Out Fax Machines

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German Parliament Phases Out Fax Machines
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Despite Germany's heavy reliance on fax machines, the Bundestag is set to eliminate them by June, transitioning to email for official communication. This move, led by Torsten Herbst, aims to reduce bureaucracy and modernize the public sector, though challenges remain in changing the legal status of emails and overcoming a cultural preference for paper documentation.

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