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SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES "The leap for growth starts from the basis of the economy , which is Small and medium-sized activity. As long as there is no support, support and special aid from the state, this leap of progress for our country it will be postponed, suspended or canceled". Antonis K. Samaras Small and medium-sized enterprises, a key cell of of the Greek economy and the most important creative employment, They are the backbone, the pulse and the heart of our society. Through their activities they offer important work to the healthy competition, contribute to tackling unemployment and They essentially help to raise the standard of living of our people. Political Spring, believing in creative ability of the people, to ensure equal opportunities for all Greeks and aiming to raise the standard of living and culture of all citizens, regardless of their social and economic background, and today's economic potential, recognises the fundamental importance of the existence and development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Business. That is why it proposes a series of measures with particular sensitivity to support and further develop them, so that they become are now definitively competitive in Greece and internationally. 1 Reduction by 15% of all workers, employers and by 25% of the internationally traded goods sectors 2 Immediate abolition of objective criteria and 35% for OE, LTD, etc. 3 Adoption of a five-year tax law 4 Extension of the expiry of leases and discussion of stakeholders with the State as an arbitrator with a mutually acceptable solution. 5 Limitation of the area of department stores in urban areas, in order to stop competition from being unfair and at the same time socially unjust. 6 Resolution of small and medium-sized enterprises by the debts and their access to finance. This presupposes the consolidation of the banking system, which should contribute to the to the development of businesses and not to their closure which leads to The current credit policy (interest rates, loan terms, auctions). The specialized bank will play an essential role after the effective repeal of Decision 197/78 of the Monetary Fund. Commission. 7 Reduction of the opening hours of large stores with the aim of effectively protecting small and medium-sized enterprises and at the same time the introduction of a special fee for their excess operating time, the proceeds of which will go to a special account for the small and medium-sized enterprises. 8 Change of the law on cooperatives and reform in the data of Europe. An essential role in collectives forms of action of small and medium-sized enterprises can play by changing the law and consortia. 9 Consolidation of the social security funds with brave support of the State, so that they can give decent pensions and human healthcare. 10 Definition of the Greek Small and Medium-sized Enterprise up to 10 people in order not to divert EU funds to other Directions. 11 Combating the informal economy and illegal trade with immediate and effective measures. 12 Change of legislative framework for existing state organizations (EOMMEX, CHAMBERS) in order to play a substantial role in in the direction of assistance to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. 13 Creation of Free Employment Zones in areas with the highest youth unemployment, where businesses and commercial enterprises shops (goods, services) will be completely free from any tax and contribution. 14 Creating an incentive framework for growth of the sectors that will include topics such as: a) Register of Liberal Professions b) Institutionalization of operating license for all categories c) Compulsory attendance of seminars d) Training in new technologies (e) Information on the organisation of undertakings (f) Establishment of a private organization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with the Support of the state. Note: In Spring there is a relevant publication that It contains our positions in detail.