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Prime Minister I. Šimonytė stated that many business representatives believe that a freer adjustment is possible, but in the Government’s view the situation remains dire.
“We see it because of the number of illnesses, the number of positive tests, the situation in the hospital and the reduction in mortality, which is the most important achievement of these few weeks,” the prime minister said during a meeting with traders on Friday. . .
Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min photo / Representatives of small businesses lit candles in the Government
The government intends to approve a plan next Monday under what conditions and from what dates the different activities can be resumed.
“The government had a plan to consider this week, a possible timetable to change the business situation and specific activities in the transition from one scenario to another, but after discussions with experts, the need to further review or discuss some provisions , the decision transferred to next week “, – confirmed I. Šimonytė.
“I am absolutely convinced that we will be able to approve such a plan on Monday,” the prime minister added.
However, when asked when merchants and service providers could start operating more precisely, if there is a possibility that they will open as early as next week, the Prime Minister did not specify specific dates, claiming that it will be decided by the Government.
As a result, the Government will decide from what dates and what activities will resume when changing the quarantine order, but first of all the Government must agree on the scheme itself, who can start operating in what scenario and under what conditions. . That is why I hope that we will reach an agreement on Monday, ”said the chief of staff.
Employers were expected not to have to go to court
When assessing the threats of small entrepreneurs to go to court, I. Šimonytė hoped that this was not necessary.
“Every citizen has the right to go to court to defend his legitimate interest, but I want to believe that government decisions that clearly delineate the stages in which activities can begin will be taken before someone can draft a claim,” said the Prime Minister. said.
Oh, if it happens that longer restrictions are needed or return to stricter restrictions, if the epidemiological situation deteriorates significantly, I. Šimonytė did not rule out the possibility of submitting proposals to the Seimas to increase business support, especially for the self-employed who receive 260 euros each.
Luke April / 15-minute photo / I work in a beauty salon during quarantine
The prime minister hinted that an additional support package for businesses that the Ministry of Economy and Innovation is preparing should also be approved next week. This support package also includes a tool for testing.
“Such a measure that would help financially and motivate employers, especially small and medium-sized companies, to test their employees to make the opening as safe as possible,” said I. Šimonytė.
Small entrepreneurs lacked patience
On Monday, the government allowed ski resorts to operate in Lithuania and several ministers spoke about the future opening of shops and beauty services. But on Wednesday, after the government decided to postpone the issue after experts disapproved, small business owners had no patience.
Businessmen outraged by the government laid funeral wreaths on Friday, and in the port city, the owners of the beauty studio also brought a symbolic cross to city hall, surrounded by a black ribbon and flowers.
Dalia Matukienė, president of the Council of Small and Medium Enterprises, stated that the company is preparing a lawsuit.
On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda also met with representatives of small and medium-sized companies, promising to resolve the fate of the closed companies with the prime minister on Monday.
A.Armonaitė does not support the Government’s decision
On Wednesday, following the government’s decision to postpone the issue of the resumption of the activities of traders and beauty salons, the Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė stated that she had a different opinion and believed that these businesses could start to function.
A complete quarantine release plan, adjusted for experts and other knowledge, should be approved at the meeting of the Government Emergency Commission next Monday.
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