ZAGREB, May 30, 2019 – President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović on Wednesday attended a meeting of the Council for Economic Issues and underscored the importance of creating an attractive investment and business climate in Croatia, expressing hope the government would continue with active policies in that regard.
Attending the 39th regular meeting of the council, Grabar-Kitarović underscored that entrepreneurs often warn of the necessity to improve the investment climate. They complain about the red tape, legal insecurity, frequent changes to regulations and complicated legislation overall and point out the high costs of doing business and having to pay state surcharges, according to a press release issued by the Office of the President
Grabar-Kitarović expressed hope that the Croatian government would continue with active policies to improve the business and investment climate in Croatia.
The Minister of the Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts, Darko Horvat, presented measures for the improvement of the business climate, for increased investments and innovation, simplifying and abolishing administrative procedures and the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Horvat underlined the importance of further training aimed at gaining knew skills and know-how and motivating vocational professions as well as adapting the education system with the needs of the labour market.
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