Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša announced a comprehensive overhaul of the public sector, stating this at the opening of the 58th International Fair of Craftsmanship and Entrepreneurship (MOS) in Celje. According to him, the plan involves a gradual transition of 50,000 staff from the public sector to the private sector.
Janša stated that this process should be carried out without dismissing workers. He explained that the transition would primarily rely on the natural attrition of staff and their voluntary move to the private sector, thereby avoiding forced redundancies.
The Minister of Economy, Anze Logar, commented on the announced changes, stating that they would not happen overnight. He emphasised that the key prerequisite for the success of these changes is the creation of a business-friendly environment that would attract workers to the private sector.
Logar highlighted measures to achieve this goal, including a development act and tax relief, particularly for self-employed individuals. The minister believes this would further facilitate business operations and stimulate the growth of the private sector.
Logan, meanwhile, dismissed claims that the act would cost the state more than €1 billion. He stated that the actual financial impact would be significantly lower, especially considering the positive impact of economic growth on state revenues.
