Greeting to the foundation ceremony of the carbon dioxide commitment and storage project at its Morlaki plant Heracles AGEThe Prime Minister addressed Kyriakos Mitsotakiswho said the government would support the innovation that creates jobs.
On the occasion of the 8 years since his father’s death, Konstantinou Mitsotakisthe prime minister referred to ‘populism of nationalization“And his father’s efforts to privatize the then state Hercules.
Mr. Mitsotakis described “an important and extremely innovative project of the zero carbon footprint unit”, noting that it is being implemented with private and state resources
“When this complex investment is completed, these facilities will not release carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It is a green growth that respects the environment and an investment of € 400 million, 125 of which are being lifted by the European Innovation Fund.
He also noted that ‘1,000 are created jobs For the construction of the project and 100 in addition to the operation phase and this is the so -called social footprint. “
“I am sure that the parent company would not make this decision if it did not feel safe that the country is going in the right direction with a government that supports entrepreneurship and businesses that support innovation with job creation,” Mr Mitsotakis added.
The prime minister ended his speech with a “more personal reference” by saying “as today in 2017 Konstantinos Mitsotakis passed away. I was thinking about discussing with the company’s chief executive that he too put on his way to see today with a smile. At that time, the populism of nationalizations had virtually destroyed industrial production and he took the first step of privatizing the state Hercules. If this step had not been taken today we would not be here to celebrate the company’s progress. “
“I say this because sometimes difficult decisions are not coordinated with the dictates of public opinion. Populism has deep roots and our debt is to do the right thing. If this attributes in the long run then and we are quiet our conscience that we have honored the confidence of the Greek people who justifiably has high demands of us, ”Mr Mitsotakis closed his greeting.