The newly-appointed Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Giorgos Stathakis announce a change in policy on privatizations and red loans, during the handover ceremony at the Ministry of Growth.

The outgoing Minister of Growth Kostas Skrekas handed over the ministry to Mr. Stathakis, who stated that the first bill to be submitted in the new Parliament will concern red loans.

The new Minister added that while there will be many changes to the policy, he noted that positive efforts and initiatives may be further supported, such as NSRF and simplifying licensing procedures for businesses.