“New Production Standard, Demographic and Regional Renaissance Treatment”
“Despite the toxicity of the time and the very harsh political confrontations, In the 89th TIF There have been three strategic priorities and challenges for Greece in 2030, which form the basis for convergence, consensus, joint efforts of all the political forces in the country, “the Minister of Development stressed. Takis Theodorikakos, Speaking today at the Economic – Business Forum of Naftemporiki “Northern Greece of the Future”.
“The challenge to move on to a new productive model for the Greek economy, our decisive will to deal with the country’s acute demographic problem here and now and at the same time give another momentum to the Greek region. Because this is a term of existence of our homeland and a sustainable prospect for the economy, nation and world Hellenism. These priorities are already part of a plan that is being implemented, “the minister continued.
Mr Theodorikakos said that “when I took over the responsible duties of the Minister of Development 14 months ago, I made it clear that our priority is our contribution to a new productive model for the country and is already being practiced through development law, our strategy for industry, research and innovation. In order to reduce the deficit of our trade balance. “
The Minister of Development pointed out that the development law is focusing on northern Greece, the border counties and the areas with income below 70% of the national average and added: “At the same time, we follow a strategy of reconstruction and modernization projects.”
To deal with demographic Through the reduction of tax rates, Mr Theodorikakos emphasized that “it was the quintessence of yesterday’s prime minister’s announcements because it reduces the tax rates, depending on how many children each Greek family has created. This intervention is of great importance because it concerns more than 1.7 million women and men with minor children. It is great that young children who open their wings, organize their lives and make their dreams come true, know that by having a family, they will have a better tax treatment. It is also very critical and decisive for the initiative to reset the tax for young workers up to 25 years and reduce it very from 25 to 30 years. “
The Minister of Development pointed out the reduction of unemployment From 18% to 8% in the last six years and added that thousands of new workers will see their available income from the measures announced. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of the measure “that every citizen living in rent will receive a rent back each November. And with the prime minister’s intervention to reduce the tax rate for property owners receiving 12,000 to 24,000 euros from rents, a serious incentive for tax honesty is given. “
For development in the Greek region, he stressed that “There is a need to convince young people and young people who stay in the big urban centers that they can have a better quality of life in the region, Since there are satisfactory jobs and basic infrastructure related to education, health and everything needed to meet human needs. “
Finally, Mr. Theodorikakos stood up In the abolition of ENFIA by 2027 For villages that have below 1,500 inhabitants. “It is very crucial to keep the assets in Greek hands and this will make it easier for many Greeks to invest in villages and towns,” he concluded.