THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS CONFINDUSTRIA
Milan , March 15, 2015 – 8:21
Giorgio Squinzi pessimistic never has been. As an entrepreneur even in May 2012, becoming president of Confindustria, knew that the task would not be easy but that Italy could make it. The embankment of Draghi to save the euro had not yet been built and our country fought back to be considered a reliable partner in Europe. “Today it is hard not to look to the future with positivity – says Squinzi -. The relationship between the dollar and euro has mutated and benefits us, the price of raw materials is favorable, the emerging countries continue in their race and this has a positive impact on growth. And then there’s Expo that can truly represent the turning point for our country both as a showcase of what we do is as a driver of new opportunities. We believe very much and we will be present with an exhibition dedicated to food industry sustainable. ”
The government has put her, the Jobs Act has broken a taboo over twenty years, has started the reform of Title V decentrava that the powers of the State and that in his inaugural address had been identified as one of the obstacles to the development …
“You used an important word: start – explains Squinzi in its offices in Milan between the flags of Sassuolo, the team football passion, and those of Milan which is a fan -. Here the picture has certainly changed and in twelve months have made many things and more are being announced. The problem is this: to be implemented. The task is heavy I know. But attention to hope that someone else to pull us towards recovery. ”
Just you will not be pessimistic mica, predicted the recovery in the first quarter.
“Of course not. Many sectors sniff shooting. But one thing is to not be in a recession is one thing to have a good growth of around 2%. It must have been a question of the calendar, but in January, industrial production has stopped, and will not be a plus 0.2% in February to be able to say that there is the turning point. The signals that I as an entrepreneur are uncertain. ”
It seems to me that you continue to do useful though.
“I do not speak of my business but my industry, the building industry: we have lost 60% of the activity that we had in 2007″.
And the government has to do that? The market is at a standstill.
“You forget that in recent years between Ici, IMU, Tasi, Tari and local taxes, the building was more than ill-treated. The crisis has affected but the message was clear: the brick funds the State. Without building and infrastructure is difficult that the economy can recover with a good step. ”
We can not continue to cemented …
“But what cemented? Here we talk about housing, infrastructure without which the country is not able to move. There is talk of investment to repair the seismic and geological instability of which we remember only when there are tragedies. Not enough just plan on ports, and worthwhile. ”
Yes, but who takes the money?
“The state where it can, otherwise you use formulas of the public and private sectors. There are many private Italian and foreign ready to invest. ”
We’re saying that it’s over the credit crunch?
“For many companies, there never was. For the other has been dramatic and remains difficult. So you should go ahead with the reforms. Give certainty to entrepreneurs and, above all, do not have prejudices against those who do business. ”
Actually Renzi has filmed several factories and with more entrepreneurs with workers.
“The attention of the Prime Minister is undeniable and we are grateful. I am glad that it is convinced that there is no recovery firm. Indeed, it has initiated many positive processes, stirring up in our country situations blocked by a quarter of a century, on the honor. But another thing is to implement what is said and reforms. We have to avoid getting to the 49th place in the world rankings of competitiveness. ”
Behind this word “reforms” often there is nothing …
“No, there are very concrete things that, to use a metaphor cycling, make us run with two stones in t-shirt and other risk caricarcene.”
But let us examples of real …
“The first: the rules on environmental crime. If passed the current setting that does not distinguish between those who have an accident and is activated immediately to repair and polluter for criminal choice, it is like saying that entrepreneurs are criminals by definition. But who would invest in Italy knowing that risks a penalty in the event of an incident which has been remedied? “.
And the second case?
“The false accounting. Also here: why do not distinguish between error and fraud, we want to give judges license to kill businesses? “.
Do you fear the judiciary?
“The opposite: not only do not have anything against the judiciary, but I want to live in a country where legal certainty is the rule. Clear laws and little discretionary would benefit first magistrates that should apply. How do you see the reforms are concrete things. And if he wants to go ahead with the tax delegation …. ”
This always that Parliament permits.
“I know well that often make decrees because the two rooms warranty formula have become a sort of alibi for those who do not want to change. But it would be wrong and perhaps something even more serious not have the overall situation. ”
Refers to measures Dragons?
“But yes. The “quantitative easing” Draghi has shown that thinking of Europe as one and not as a summation of countries we can act for the common good. ”
Actually Germany would like the economic stimulus is fermassero immediately.
“And believe it: their rates are already at zero, think of the competitive advantage of a German company in respect of an Italian who asks for a loan to the bank. To me this seems very polished those who think out of the euro. ”
Who are you referring? Salvini, Grillo?
“To those who want to leave the euro. We estimated that if it happened, the gross domestic product that we produce the wealth would be reduced by 30% shot. We need more Europe, not less Europe. ”
But you complain of European bureaucracy.
“Of course, it does not mean more Europe minute rules and intrusive, but such common tax levels. I explain why my company in Italy must have a tax burden of 55% and in Poland the same company by 19%? “.
You tell me.
“Why policy Draghi has in mind Europe, many other European leaders not. The half Italian showed that you could go from a direction oriented mere rigor and administration accounting to a more growth-oriented compass. It would not injure oneself sfruttassimo this positive picture. ”
I think outweigh the fears about the future …
“Anything. We are the fifth and eighth industrial power in the world economy. We have become without raw materials and energy resources, but only thanks to the gray matter, which fortunately is not lacking in the minds of Italians, workers and entrepreneurs. Even the much-maligned training is anything but bad. I have no problem to say it clearly: when I take in my companies, with the same degree between an Italian, a Frenchman or a German definitely choose Italian or Italian, and not for nationalism. ”
March 15, 2015 | 08:21
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No comments:
Post a Comment