Government passes simplification package
'Less cost, hassle and time to do business' says De Vincenti
27 January, 17:50
(ANSA) - Rome, January 27 - The government on Friday
approved a package that aims to simplify regulations and spur
development.
"It aims to reduce the cost, the hassle, and the time it
takes to do business," said Economic Development Undersecretary
Claudio De Vincenti.
The decree, which passed after nearly six hours of cabinet
meetings, also intends to remove red tape in various sectors of
society.
According to the measure, immigrants will have an easier
time obtaining work permits, more fees can be paid
electronically, and processing data and records will become more
centralized.The package is the latest in the emergency government's efforts to combat the country's economic crisis. Last week, Premier Mario Monti's cabinet passed a liberalization package aimed at freeing up the market to more competition as a means to stimulate growth. Monti's government has also approved a 30-billion-euro austerity package of tax increases and spending cuts to help put Italy's public finances in order.
