“Greece in 2030 must be a strong homeland that produces and exports much more. An extroverted, productive, dynamic and competitive economy that gives more opportunities to progress young people and a greater sense of security to all Greeks, “the Minister of Development said Takis Theodorikakosspeaking at the general meeting of SEBE In Thessaloniki in the 50th anniversary of the Association, at a time it described as “very critical to Greece and Europe”.
“Europe has to shape its own strategy with a new perspective on its safety and sustainable perspective. To rely more on its own strengths. In an environment reminiscent of moving sand, the answer can be no other than the enhancement of production and the real economy, “said Takis Theodorikakos.
Mr Theodorikakos emphasized that “despite the serious successes of the Greek economy”, such as reducing unemployment to 7.9%, an increase in exports to 50 billion euros and significant boosting the industry, “the trade deficit remains, as a percentage of GDP, at the level of Greece.”
“We have to deal with it quickly and effectively, because otherwise we will find again – and not late – the consequences of this deficit,” he warned, describing the need for productive transformation “urgent” and noting that “it cannot get any other postponements”.
“This strategy is served by the new Development Law, which was passed a few weeks ago. A tool of national importance, directing significant resources in the real economy and integrates the great strategic priorities of the time: strengthening industry and modernizing and regenerating the primary sector.
It places the region at the heart of the development – and especially the border of the country, “the minister said, stressing that Macedonia and Thrace are at the heart of the new development law.
He noted that the government is absolutely consistent with the time commitments it had made for the new development and the first three regimes were already in the air with a budget of € 150 million under a regime. As he pointed out, the development platform for development law is already open and applications will be submitted by September 10.
“The investment plans to be submitted will be evaluated within 90 days of the expiry of the deadline,” he noted, while announcing that a new regime for extroversion and new technologies will be activated in the fall.
“80% of the money paid by the Ministry of Development today for previous development laws go to tourism,” the Minister of Development underlined, noting that “it would not be reasonable, from now on, to continue to give 80% of a development law only to tourist investments.”
“We support tourism to go ahead and quantitatively and qualitatively, but obviously we do not want to be the monoculture of the Greek economy,” he said.
Referring to the Thessaloniki Technology Park in Thessaloniki, he described it as a “emblematic work and strategic choice” and assured that “even if, for reasons that are not related to our will, it is not completed at the time set by the Recovery Fund, the Ministry of Development is absolutely committed to funding its own.”
On National Quality Policy, he noted that “the debate of the bill begins on Friday”, noting that it is an important legislative initiative, with the aim of “consolidating the quality of our products and services as a strategic advantage for the economy of our homeland, enhancing our homeland. Quality is the basis on which the confidence of the citizen, the power of the economy and the credibility of the country in the international environment is based. “
“Made in Greece must become a quality of quality and credibility,” Mr. Theodorikakos said, stressing that the Ministry of Development is setting up a national digital register of certifications and controls and the establishment of a government quality committee. At the same time, he said that organizations involved in the quality system – such as the National Accreditation System, the National Quality System, the ELOT and the National Metrology Foundation – with new staff and digital tools are being upgraded.
In closing, Mr. Theodorikakos addressed the businessmen, saying: “The Ministry of Development is your ministry. Together we can configure the new productive model for the country. “