Theodorikakos: “With plan and perseverance we implement the government’s strategic priority for constant reforms”
“Our subject, today (yesterday), are the issues that have to do with the reduction of bureaucracy. I think it’s an effort, which has started by our government from the first time the Greek people have trusted us in 2019, and we have, I think, to show very specific and measurable results, in many different fields, “he said. Kyriakos Mitsotakis At the meeting of the Government Economic Policy Council, which met on Tuesday under his chairmanship and decided to set a 12 -meter bundle to reduce bureaucracy and support entrepreneurship.
The prime minister pointed out that valid international observers of the Greek economy, such as the Economist, attest to a significant improvement in the business environment.
“However, we are well aware that there are still many outbreaks of bureaucracy, which can be addressed, so that we can place greater emphasis on economic growth. And I think the main object of today’s discussion is to look at a long list of possible interventions, to confirm 12 interventions that are ready for immediate implementation and thenI think we will also propose a field of priorities in which we want to move, mainly with specific relevant ministries, where we find most of the intervention so that we can have a roadmap map in the coming months, which will improve the business environment.
And added: ‘I would like to emphasize, in conclusion, that the overall cooperation – and under the supervision of the Vice President and the Minister of State – among the ministries is very good in this area, that we should not see these issues only through the “harsh” defined responsibilities, As they are determined, but to see them through a wide grid and not hesitate to renounce responsibility and responsibilities sometimes if this can ultimately help the general good. This is the climate I have received and I think this is the spirit in which we have to move. “
«The last six years have taken very important steps to support entrepreneurship and this is because entrepreneurship for us is the key to growthfor new and better jobs, “said government vice -president, Kostis Hatzidakis.
“Indeed, taxation has been reduced, insurance contributions have been reduced, based on our pre -election commitments, a new labor framework has been introduced, which follows the best European practices, digital modernization has been promoted and initiatives have been taken in 2019. But both our contact with various bodies and the findings of the administration itself lead to the conclusion that we can take other initiatives in relation to the simplification of licensing and a better business environment.. And this is the main mission of today’s meeting: to identify those areas we need to move on, “he said and continued:
“I realize that today, today, we will be ready to announce a series of simplifications and in the coming months we will proceed with others, thereby honoring our commitment and our commitment, Ten days ago in the cabinet, that one of the 25 main reform initiatives of the government this semester will be the simplification of licensing. There has already been cooperation between the relevant ministries. The responsible minister, Takis Theodorikakos, will make a presentation to show what the fields are already in which we already have tangible results and what are the rest of the fields, in which in the next few months We will also have to show specific steps there. Steps, which will be for the benefit of not only the business community, but also of workers and society as a whole. Because there is no complacency in the way we work, we have achieved a lot, but we have to achieve much more against society. “
The interventions presented to the Government Council of Economic Policy, the Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, are:
- Lifting overlays on joint data requested when completing and submitting financial and non -financial statements (BoG, GEMI, etc.).
- Upgrading Electronic Licensing System and Audit.
- Simplification business closure process.
- Improvement of Experiments Framework Research and technology.
- Consolidation of Consumer Protection Legislation to a single code.
- Remove/replace industrial traffic card.
- Simplifying process and supporting documents When modernizing manufacturing installations – Ministry of Development, Ministry of Energy.
- Improvements in the institutional framework for the establishment of ‘Business Park Individual large unit ”(EPMM).
- Extension of industries to identical real estatewhich have been defined as incompatible land uses.
- Solving High Productivity Rural Land problems In cases of industrial installations.
- Ability to operate a plot/parcels In areas of business parks development.
- Improving Terms of Access to Industrial Plots on adjacent road networks.
“With plan and perseverance we implement the government’s strategic priority for constant reforms and interventions to simplify licensing, facilitating and improving the business environment to achieve the strong and sustainable development that will benefit the whole of Greek society. Immediate priority is the implementation of 12 reforms and interventions, but at the same time all Ministries are further simplifying procedures, so that the administrative bureaucratic burden for businesses and citizens is constantly reduced. Indeed, at the end of August at the Council of Ministers we will discuss a bill, which has been prepared by the Ministry of Development with all the relevant ministries, which regulates and simplifies a number of important economic activities. Finally, the Ministry of Development has direct priority changes and reforms for even more effective, rapid implementation of the framework for strategic investment“, The Minister of Development said.
Also, during the meeting, in addition to the above, further initiatives were discussed to reduce bureaucracy, simplifying procedures and enhancing entrepreneurship, which are a strategic priority for the government. Will be discussed in a separate billin the near future, with relevant ministries such as the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Health, The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Labor and Social Securitythe Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, the Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy and the Ministry of Tourism.