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| 20.01.2014 |
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| 18 January 2014 |
The French Minister for European Affairs emphasized the hard work of the Bulgarian government to create better business environment Business contacts between Bulgaria and France are far from their potential, said Prime Minister Oresharski during his meeting with French Minister for European Affairs Thierry Repentin. Mr. Oresharski focused on the efforts of the Bulgarian government to encourage investment and promote Bulgaria as a good destination for doing business. "I hope for more activity on the part of French business", the Prime Minister pointed out. |
| 17 January 2014 |
We stopped the pressure on business, the fear is already gone. We accelerated the absorption of EU funds and minimized their loss. We increased financing for municipalities, the Prime Minister reported We managed to change the direction, stop the vast majority of the negative trends and make the first steps towards normalization of economic and socio-political life in many sectors, said Prime Minister Oresharski. Today, he presented the third report of the government to the National Assembly. In 20 points the Prime summarized the main results of the work of the government for the past seven months since the beginning of its term. |
| 15 January 2014 |
GERB ought to apologize to people for lying about the debt. If the fee for Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is dropped, we will immediately think of an equivalent instrument to achieve the same end effect, the Prime Minister said. We have moderately optimistic expectations for recovery in investments in 2014. Our preliminary estimates are for over EUR 2 billion, Prime Minister Oresharski said in the National Assembly. "I am not a supporter of targeted measures in terms of foreign direct investment, but of complex ones", said the Prime Minister. As an example he gave the amendment to the legal framework in the direction of more effective competition, antitrust law, acceleration of payments to business, timely return of VAT. "On foreign direct investment, I have stated a number of times that we are ready to support each larger investment project by mitigating administrative procedures", the Prime Minister pointed out. He talked about the negative trends in recent years - while in 2008 foreign direct investments had been around EUR 8 billion, last year they were less than EUR 2 billion. The Prime Minister predicted that the trend would retain its inertia for a certain period, which was usually between six months and one year. "After that we can expect that the change of the economic environment and business climate in Bulgaria will be reflected in the investment intentions of smaller or larger domestic or foreign companies", the Prime Minister said. |
| 16 January 2014 |
Our main objectives are to create conditions to stimulate economic development, encourage investment and mitigate social asymmetries, the Prime Minister said Today, our economy still bears the scars of the 5-year recession - the result of objective adverse external conditions and some inconsistency in the internal economic and financial policy. Therefore our efforts are directed towards overcoming the consequences. These efforts can be seen in our actions over the past seven months since the beginning of term, Prime Minister Oresharski said during a business luncheon, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce. |
| 15 January 2014 |
Approved projects will be with a regional focus and will contribute to economic growth, the Minister of Finance said "Employment generation is the additional eleventh criterion for evaluation of regional projects for more precise differentiation of what proposals will receive funding under the Public Investment Program Growth and Sustainable development of Regions", said Minister of Finance Peter Chobanov at a press conference after the Council of Ministers approved the terms and criteria for selection of projects and programs, as well as the principles for transparent use of funds under the program with a decree. Thus, the government fulfilled the requirements set by the National Assembly to ensure transparent spending of funds under the program and for the selection of projects and programs . Their implementation seeks to achieve economic growth, sustainable development of regions, increase the competitiveness of the economy and allow the generation of employment and income. The decree outlines the sectors in which projects and programs are eligible to receive funding - water supply and sewage, environment, transport infrastructure, social and cultural infrastructure and other sectors, supporting socio-economic development. |
| ZINAIDA ZLATANOVA: THE PENAL CODE IS THE SECOND MOST IMPORTAND LAW AFTER THE CONSTITUTION |
| 15 January 2014 |
"This is the second most important law after the Constitution and it applies to each and every citizen", said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Zinaida Zlatanova, presenting the main points of the new draft Penal Code. Zlatanova emphasized that the texts adopted today were the professional opinion of lawyers and that the discussion was expected to continue. The Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that all concerns about the document being rushed or lacking sufficient discussion were groundless. She reminded that the current Penal Code had been in force since 1968 and amended nearly 100 times, and that the general part of the project for a new Code had been proposed for discussion two years ago. |
| PLAMEN ORESHARSKI: THE MEMORANDUM BETWEEN BULGARIA AND THE UNITED STATES IS INDICATIVE OF THE IMPORTANCE WE PLACE ON THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE |
| 14 January 2014 |
Our government has the will to stop the export of cultural items from Bulgaria, said Minister of Culture Petar Stoyanovich. We must continue to work creatively together to preserve what we all recognize to be an invaluable cultural heritage, said U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria HE Marcie Ries The signing of the memorandum is indicative of the importance we place on the protection of cultural heritage, said Prime Minister Oresharski ,who attended the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding of protecting Bulgarian cultural heritage. The document imposes import restrictions on categories of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from Bulgaria. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to all who had contributed to making the signing of Memorandum possible, including U.S. authorities, who had shown a deep understanding of the importance of the matter. |
| Plamen oresharski: Export and investments will be driving factors of growth in 2014 |
| 12 January 2014 |
We must direct our efforts towards effective operation of systems in the interest of citizens, the Prime Minister said If we remember how 2013 started and the way it ended - there is truly a ray of hope in terms of economic indicators and societal attitudes, said Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski on TV7. "I am well aware that the difference between this ray of hope and improving the [living] standard of people is still very big and […] a lot of work [is needed] on everyone's part and mainly on the part of the cabinet", the Prime Minister added. Prime Minister Oresharski said he did not support prioritizing certain sectors because it meant abandoning others. According to him, it was important to create good conditions for economic activity in all sectors, and that the country's natural advantages would develop certain sectors such as agriculture, tourism, mechanical engineering, for example. |
| Aneliya Klisarova: We will achieve a quality and effective system for education for students and adults |
| 08 January 2014 |
In 2012 only 1.5% of the population between 25 and 64 years of age took advantage of lifelong learning. We will reduce the negative results through the National Strategy for Lifelong Learning, the Minister of Education and Science said Achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth is the main goal of the National Strategy for Lifelong Learning 2014-2020, adopted today by the Council of Ministers, Minister of Education and Science Aneliya Klisarova announced at a conference after government meeting. Prof. Klisarova said that strategy had been developed in response to two major challenges - the severe economic crisis and unemployment and the shortage of qualified people in companies. "It is necessary that education matches the needs of the business and the economy", the Minister pointed out. She also stressed that the rapid technological development was giving rise to new jobs, skills and opportunities. |
| Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski congratulated State Agency for National Security staff on their professional holiday |
| 06 January 2014 |
There are preconditions for 2014 to be better than the past year, said the Prime Minister Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski congratulated State Agency for National Security (SANS) staff personally on their professional day. He wished them less challenges in 2014. The Prime Minister emphasized the refugee wave and the structural reform in the Agency in 2013. "Hopefully, there will be less challenges in the new year and all of you can focus on your main job - protection of national security", the Prime Minister told SANS staff. He emphasized their big responsibility but also the satisfaction that accompanies a job well done. "I wish you personal success that allows you to achieve professional success. Hopefully we will all have a better year. The prerequisites are there", concluded the Prime Minister |
| Plamen Oresharski: Bulgarian volleyball players can achieve anything with their talent and determination |
| 06 January 2014 |
The Prime Minister congratulates the athletes and coaching staffs for qualifying for the Volleyball World Championship finals in 2014 Prime Minister Oresharski congratulates Bulgaria women's and men's national volleyball teams, coaching staff and the Governing Board of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation for yet another success, which he describes as a good start for Bulgarian sport in 2014 |
| Plamen Oresharski: The next step is to improve the country's economy, restore growth and enhance social policies |
| 22 December 2013 |
Less politicking and more work that benefits society is needed, the Prime Minister pointed out May next year be significantly better and may we forget everything bad that happened this year, Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski wished on bTV's "Let them talk" program. The Prime Minister pointed out that all efforts to improve society's state were worth it. "Less politicking and more work is needed. We continue to fulfill the objectives set out in the program and I think that responsible behavior gives results", the Prime Minister said. Asked by the program's host how he would finish the sentence "Let them talk…", Mr. Oresharski responded: "We are working". |
| Plamen Oresharski: 2014 will be the first year of economic recovery |
| 21 December 2013 |
Out of EUR 272 million at risk, to date we have saved EUR 237 million. Today the new Draft Penal Code will be up on the website of the Ministry of Justice, Deputy Prime Minister Zinaida Zlatanova said. We expect that the effect of measures to reduce administrative burdens will be felt next year, Deputy Prime Minister Daniela Bobeva pointed out. We reduced significantly the number of illegal immigrants in the country, Deputy Prime Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev noted 2014 will be the first year of economic recovery, said Prime Minister Oresharski during the annual press conference at Council of Ministers. "The ray of hope, as weak as it still is, is very important since the year began with despair. It seems that at the end of 2013 things are looking up. This is a good incentive and a challenge to work in this direction and expand this ray in 2014", the Prime Minister added. He pointed out that the government would continue to work to revive the economy and achieve growth. According to Mr. Oresharski, this was the key to solving all other problems, even those that seemingly had nothing to do with economic development. |
| Plamen Oresharski: We will continue to encourage economic growth in 2014 |
| 21 December 2013 |
It is important for the government to play well as a team. 26% of all Cohesion Policy Funds were absorbed in the middle of this year, and 42% - to date, said the Prime Minister We will continue to encourage economic growth in 2014. This is key. Without restoring the economy, we cannot solve any more problems, said Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski in Darik Radio's Interview of the Year. The Prime Minister said that he was optimistic about the overall social and economic state of the country. "The results that next year will be more than positive", the Prime Minister said, adding that he expected people to appreciate the positive tendencies in the country. The Prime Minister emphasized the fact that the government had a specific program was focused was on its implementation. "So far, the implementation of the main tasks is going according to schedule", Mr. Oresharski said. According to him, the past six months were a good initial criterion to assess the work of to the entire cabinet as positive. "It is important that the team plays well", said Prime Minister Oresharski about ministers. |
| Plamen Oresharski: We will continue to strictly implement the measures that seek to establish full control over the immigration wave |
| 20 December 2013 |
The Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission discussed the economic situation in Bulgaria and the first positive signs over the last two months The economic situation in Bulgaria, the first positive signs over the last two months and expectations for next year were some of the topics that Bulgarian Prime Minister Oresharski and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso discussed at a meeting in Brussels. "I also briefed him on the monitoring progress," the Prime Minister said about the forthcoming report on Bulgaria after the meeting. The President of the European Commission had assured Mr. Oresharski that the report would be objective. "All criticism will be a good guide for drawing up further policies. Once we see the full report, we will be able to assess whether we have a lot or a little more work to do", the Prime Minister added. He said he had informed Mr. Barroso on the decision of the National Assembly on land located in the Constitutional Court. |
| Plamen Oresharski: We started by supporting small business and we are working to help a wider range of companies |
| 20 December 2013 |
During the European Council, the Prime Minister addressed the modest funding for Bulgaria compared to the large migration flow in recent months I do not think that joining the Banking Union at a later stage would lead to any potential losses or profits. It is rather quite risky if we join hastily, said Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski at a media briefing following the meeting of the European Council. The Prime Minister noted that being part of the Banking Union came with a lot of commitments. He pointed out that without being a member of the Eurozone, Bulgarian banks did not have access to refinancing from the European Central Bank. |
| Plamen Oresharski: Youth unemployment should fall by 6-7% in the medium term |
| 19 December 2013 |
The Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission will discuss the Commission's view on the forthcoming report on Bulgaria Youth unemployment should fall by 6-7% in the medium term, said Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski in Brussels. He pointed out that the Council of Ministers had adopted a National Plan for Implementation of the European Youth Guarantee. "I hope that it will be here before Christmas so that we can start adopting funds and begin implementing the program", the Prime Minister added. He expressed hope that the good investment climate would also have a positive impact. |
| Dimitar Grekov: Nearly BGN 350 million was paid in only 5 days |
| 18 December 2013 |
Additional BGN 15 million would be given to Bulgarian livestock farmers, the Minister of Agriculture and Food announced The government kept its promise and voted BGN 15 million in additional funding to be paid to Bulgarian livestock farmers, said Minister of Agriculture and Food Dimitar Grekov at a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers. He explained that BGN 5 million was savings under State Fund Agriculture. The Minister pointed out that livestock farmers would receive 70% of national payments until the end of the year. "This decision is [an expression of] solidarity to the problems of Bulgarian livestock farmers", said the Minister of Agriculture and Food. |
| Bulgaria is among the first countries to already have a plan for the European Youth Guarantee |
| 18 December 2013 |
The National Plan for Implementation of the European Youth Guarantee became a fact today, said Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy at a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers. "Bulgaria is among the first countries to be ready with this plan and begin its implementation from 1 January", Ms. Yankova pointed out. She noted that unemployment among young people between the ages of 15 and 24 was currently 28.1%, according to Eurostat. "The goal which we hope to achieve with the Youth Guarantee Plan is to reduce the unemployment rate down to 7% of the total number of unemployed under 29", the Deputy Minister said. |
| Plamen Oresharski: WE made a real step towards diversification of gas supply to Bulgaria |
| 17 December 2013 |
Prime Minister Oresharski and President Aliyev discussed the possibility to start direct flights between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Today we made a real step towards diversification of gas supply to Bulgaria, said Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski in Baku, Azerbaijan. He attended the ceremony on signing the final investment decision on the Shah Deniz 2 project and met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Prime Minister Oresharski thanked for the invitation and described the ceremony as "historic". |
| Plamen Oresharski: Our goal is responsible government in the interest of all Bulgarian citizens |
| 13 December 2013 |
Signatures in support of the government reached 1 400 000, after new 660 000 were delivered today to the Council of Ministers Signatures in support of the government reached 1 400 000, after new 660 000 were delivered today at the Council of Ministers. Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski expressed his gratitude and pointed out that the higher the support of society, the more confidence the government had to do its work. "We see this support as an opportunity to work towards reaching our goals - a responsible government in the interest of all Bulgarian citizens, including those who do not support us, of course", the Prime Minister said. He pointed out that Bulgarian society was facing many challenges. "Our key task isto work towards integrity and encourage economic development", the Prime Minister added. Mr. Oresharski briefed representatives of civil organizations that initiated the petition on the work of the government so far and plans for next year. |
| Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski met with the President of Westinghouse |
| 12 December 2013 |
Westinghouse Electric Company, Toshiba Corporation and the Bulgarian Energy Holding signed an agreement to begin negotiations on building Unit 7 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski met with Danny Roderick, Chief Executive Officer and President of Westinghouse Electric Company. The two discussed possibilities for future cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and the possibility to build a nuclear power unit using Westinghouse AP 1000 reactor. After talks between Westinghouse Electric Company, Toshiba Corporation and the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) an agreement was signed to begin negotiations for developing the possibility to build Unit 7 of Kozloduy NPP using AP1000 pressurized water reactor. In upcoming months Westinghouse and Toshiba Corporation will begin defining and specifying the parameters and details of the potential project. |
| Plamen Oresharski: Our response to events of recent months is responsible government that delivers good results |
| 12 December 2013 |
The Prime Minister assessed the situation in Bulgaria and outlined government priorities for next year at a meeting with ambassadors of EU and NATO countries "Bulgaria has been through difficult moments over the last 24 years - suspension of foreign debt payments, hyperinflation, and national efforts to stabilize the economic and social structure - but they have always been associated with objective preconditions. The political crisis over the past year is primarily subjective and is a result of the unwillingness of parties that did not enter the government to assume their role as opposition. History teaches that such resistance is typical of dictatorship-like regimes, which is yet another indirect evidence of the nature of governance over the previous four years.", Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski told ambassadors of EU and NATO Member States. The meeting was initiated by the Prime Minister to mark the first six months of the cabinet. Deputy Prime Ministers Zinaida Zlatanova, Daniela Bobeva and Tsvetlin Yovchev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Todor Churov also took part in the two hour meeting. |
| Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski signes the condolences book at the Embassy of South Africa |
| 12 December 2013 |
Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski honored the memory of Nelson Mandela by signing a condolence book at the Embassy of South Africa in Bulgaria. "Condolences on the passing of a great politician and champion for civil rights and freedom of others. Honor to his memory", the Prime Minister wrote. |
| Plamen Oresharski: Bulgaria has always supported western Balkan countries', and particularly Serbia's, EU integration |
| 11 December 2013 |
The governments of Bulgaria and Serbia are expected to discuss the details of a meeting to be held next year. Work is done on new Belgrade-Sofia and Belgrade-Varna air services Bulgaria has always supported western Balkan countries', and particularly Serbia's EU integration. It is in our interest that our neighbors are EU members, and figuratively speaking to remove the borders, objects of disputes throughout history, through our common EU membership, said Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski following talks with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Da Share
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