Masuti (KEEE): Declarations on minimum wage to be accompanied by measures to stimulate enterprises

The new system of identification was referred to by President of the Central Association of Chambers of Greece (), John Masoutis, pointing out that “it must in any case be accompanied by simultaneous benefits to businesses, by easing employer contributions and incentives for maintaining and adding new jobs”. In its communication, the JEU stresses that: “The new, permanent system for determining the minimum wage, presented at the recent meeting of the Cabinet, clears the way and procedure on this important issue, so that all factors are aware of its evolution from the outset. At the same time, it increases the purchasing power of workers, especially those with lower incomes. The measure therefore moves in the right direction, but it must consistently be accompanied by an economic and fiscal policy supporting enterprises, so that they can respond to the new data, but also shield their viability.’ It is recalled in the communication that the Central Union of Chambers has submitted 16 proposals to the government two months ago, including reducing taxation on companies, as a result of our joint effort to minimise tax evasion and tax avoidance, so as not to disturb the budgetary balance. As noted: “The business world also expects, in the context of eliminating the pathogens brought about by the decade of memos, a realistic intervention for outstanding debts to the EPCA, as the current regime holds business hostage and deprives revenue from the state funds. Importantly, finally, issues are the provision for VAT exemption for companies with gross revenue up to 25,000 per year, the rationalisation of the ESF, special care for regional businesses etc.” The Central Union of Chambers expresses the certainty that the new decisions of the government, which began with the new system for determining the minimum wage, will continue in favour of the forces that stimulate the market and promote the standard of living of citizens. Source: RES – ICM