Government spokesperson discusses four pillars to improve labor market

Reflecting on Labor Day on Monday State Minister and government spokesman Akis Skertsos presented the work of the government and, ahead of the upcoming elections in May, presented its program of four points that will improve the labor market.

He outlined the four conditions as being development that will lead to lower labor and capital taxes, bringing more investments; updated digital tools and control mechanisms to identify abuse by employers; updated educational and massive training/retraining programs for employees and the unemployed to meet market needs; and a new social state focused on services for young employees, with smart policies that turn unemployment bonuses into incentives to work.

Skertsos said the government "has been applying this policy for the past four years, and I would venture to say that it has already brought significant results." He also...