I’m curious to hear opinions on how bureaucracy/inefficiency impacts day to day life. We often hear how Western Europe is horrendous with being able to get things done efficiently- but I’m curious to hear for Europe as a whole, are there any exceptions? Would like to hear about the “less popular” expat locations in Europe.
For activities such as getting internet set up in a new flat; or having the heat break and needing the repair company to come look at it- which countries in Europe would be the most efficient?
Switzerland is good for everyday life, especially if you rent from a decent landlord.
Government is not very far on digital services, and can get very bureaucratic when things get more complicated.
Is it hard to find a decent landlord? I hear Switzerland is very good for tenants rights too
Depends where maybe? I live in basel And it’s the fastest government I ever experienced
Vaud is very fast too. But it’s sort of 1/2 digital. In some cases you have to fill out a PDF and email it instead of submitting an online for. But the response is usually quite fast.
Well my Comparison to Switzerland in Europe is Portugal. Transferring my U.S. Drivers License in Switzerland was like dealing with Hertz with Gold service. I was in and out in 15 minutes. I received a call at home at 1800. “Mr Hansen I was going over my days work and noticed in the US you had an Ambulance and Motorcycle endorsement. Would you like to continue your unlimited motorcycle endorsement and I have friends on the local volunteer fire department I can introduce you if you like” all in accent-less English.
Going into the DMV in Lisbon resembled more a Rugby scum than a line. The agent wanted me to take a test even though there is a treaty in place. The agent accused me of printing the Swiss abstract off my home computer.
I would describe the difference as the Swiss treated me as if they worked for me and the Portuguese acted like my military drill Sergeant.
What counts as more complicated?
Try getting a building permit.