Prime Minister Tihomir Orešković stated in an interview for HRT that he will not reduce salaries and pensions, nor touch workers’ and social rights, and said that he will not allow ideological issues to provoke him. We all understand the common goals for a better life and better standards, he said.
He discussed the budget with Finance Minister Zdravko Marić, on how to reduce expenditures and increase productivity. When asked if we are facing a valley of tears, he replied that he hopes there will be no tears, but that reforms need to be implemented.
Regarding the IFO Institute program, he said it is a concrete document and in terms of examples from other countries that Croatia could utilize. We will determine what is most important for Croatia, he added.
The first focus will be on debt and the 500 million euros that should be extracted from dead capital. It is essential to find funds to reduce debt, and then deal with investments and reforms. About 500 million is also needed for small and medium-sized enterprises, he emphasizes.
He does not want and will not reduce social rights. They need to be secured, and cooperation with unions is necessary. I did this at Pliva, I consider them important partners, he says.
Orešković stated that a property tax will be introduced, but it will focus on those that are not in use or on those who have multiple properties. The house in which the family lives will not be taxed, the Prime Minister explains.
He also promised that the exchange rate of the franc will remain frozen, and announced that discussions with the governor of the Croatian National Bank, Boris Vujčić, should take place as soon as possible.
Prime Minister Tihomir Orešković stated in an interview for HRT that he will not reduce salaries and pensions, nor touch workers’ and social rights, and said that he will not allow ideological issues to provoke him. We all understand the common goals for a better life and better standards, he said.
He discussed the budget with Finance Minister Zdravko Marić, on how to reduce expenditures and increase productivity. When asked if we are facing a valley of tears, he replied that he hopes there will be no tears, but that reforms need to be implemented.
Regarding the IFO Institute program, he said it is a concrete document and in terms of examples from other countries that Croatia could utilize. We will determine what is most important for Croatia, he added.
The first focus will be on debt and the 500 million euros that should be extracted from dead capital. It is essential to find funds to reduce debt, and then deal with investments and reforms. About 500 million is also needed for small and medium-sized enterprises, he emphasizes.
He does not want and will not reduce social rights. They need to be secured, and cooperation with unions is necessary. I did this at Pliva, I consider them important partners, he says.
Orešković stated that a property tax will be introduced, but it will focus on those that are not in use or on those who have multiple properties. The house in which the family lives will not be taxed, the Prime Minister explains.
He also promised that the exchange rate of the franc will remain frozen, and announced that discussions with the governor of the Croatian National Bank, Boris Vujčić, should take place as soon as possible.
