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Local governments are encouraged to boost their workforce at the home office.
Local governments are encouraged to boost their workforce at the home office.

Local authorities should increase the workforce in remote working environments

German Cities Encouraged to Increase Home Office Work Amid COVID-19 Crisis

In a call to action, the president of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, Burkhard Jung, has urged cities to adopt more home office work as a means to reduce personal contacts during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Jung's statement was made to the Funke media group's newspapers, with the call for home office work featured in the Tuesday editions. The German Association of Towns and Municipalities believes that cities should lead by example in implementing home office work.

While many cities have already expanded home office options since last spring, some still need to catch up, according to Jung. Not all tasks can be completed remotely, with street cleaning, waste collection, and emergency childcare in kindergartens and schools being examples of necessary on-site presence.

The need for personal contact between citizens and administration for certain concerns was highlighted by Jung, who also emphasised the importance of city administrations being visible on site for the population during the crisis.

The initial response to the pandemic in Germany saw strict lockdowns and curfews, indirectly promoting remote work for many. However, specific details on home office requirements and implementation at the city level are not detailed in the search results up to mid-2025.

For precise, up-to-date data on home office implementation in German cities, it is recommended to consult official German government or state labor ministry reports, local government websites, or recent studies from 2025 workforce analyses.

The call for home office work is part of a broader effort to minimise personal contacts during the pandemic, as cities navigate the challenges of the crisis while maintaining essential services.

Other technologies can facilitate remote work, making business operations more flexible in the current crisis. The implementation of home office work in German cities also impacts the financial sector, as fewer people commuting means reduced demands on public transportation and lower fuel consumption.

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