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Trade with Greece
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The preparation of a detailed list of state
assets available for development, excluding all
kinds of cultural goods and networks, which
will be approved by the largest possible part of
Greece's political forces. The term “develop-
ment” denotes: a) the immediate privatization
of state enterprises or state participations in
enterprises; b) the leasing of state properties;
and c) the concession of exploitation rights to
land plots, airports, beaches, highways, mines
etc. for 49 to 99 years.
2
The acceleration of procedures for the devel-
opment of the aforementioned state assets,
which will be facilitated if preceded by a wide
political consensus that will enable the quick
adoption of a simple licensing system, as well
as non-bureaucratic investment procedures.
3
The use of the relevant state revenues for the
reduction of the public debt, giving priority to
Greece's obligations towards the Troika, with
the aim of bringing the debt down to 60%-80%
of GDP as soon as possible.
4
The drafting, with the cooperation of the
largest possible part of our political forces, of a
new, dynamic growth programme, which, hav-
ing the private enterprises as its main driver,
will aim at reducing unemployment, as well as
the swift implementation of this programme,
without the foreign intervention and bondage
that the current indebtedness entails. This pro-
gramme will lead to the gradual restoration of
the income losses incurred by the weaker
income groups during the past two years, and
the re-establishment of just social gains,
excluding, of course, government waste,
provocative salaries and excessive perquisites
to certain interest groups.
5
The preparation, as fast as possible and with
the cooperation of the largest possible part of
our political forces, of a comprehensive plan
that will define the form, size, operation,
staffing and operating cost of a smaller, more
flexible and efficient state, and the immediate
implementation of this plan.
6
The establishment of a rule that will limit the
debt-to-GDP ratio to 70%, excluding extraordi-
nary situations, when the ratio could reach
80%, provided that the relevant decision is
approved by an increased parliamentary
majority.
7
The option to repurchase assets that are
deemed necessary for the implementation of
our growth strategy, as soon as economic con-
ditions are improved and stabilized.
Today, the business world faces a great chal-
lenge.
Today it is the time –and maybe our last chance–
to fight for establishing the conditions required for
the country's survival and growth.
It is the time for sending a strong signal in all
directions: that we are here, fighting and keeping
the Greek economy alive. That we are united,
demanding, at last, to be heard. Demanding – not
privileges, but reforms; that we are demanding
the conditions and opportunities to create.
It is also the time to assume an active role, in
order to foster a new perception of entrepreneur-
ship in our country. It is up to us to defend and
promote the role of businesses and their contri-
bution to this country. To address the younger
generations and promote entrepreneurship as an
active choice, and not as a solution of necessity.
We must be on the front line of making sure that
all these values that we are honouring and
rewarding today are instilled into Greek society.
The success of this effort will not only decide
whether we escape this crisis. It will also decide
the course of the economy and the country in the
decades to come.
So, let's fight this fight together.
ACCI President, Constantine Michalos