April 9, 2020 - HSLS president and Mayor of Bjelovar Dario Hrebak stressed the importance of not allowing the private sector to carry the weight of the crisis as was the case in recession, calling for solidarity.
Commenting on Government measures, Hrebak expressed his belief that the measures will be effective, but stressed that more will be needed in the coming period. Hrebak pointed out that the crisis showed which parts of the public sector are essential and concluded that the Government should work towards transforming the bureaucratic apparatus into efficient administration.
Social Liberal Party (HSLS) president and Mayor of Bjelovar Dario Hrebak stressed the importance of not allowing the private sector to carry the weight of the crisis, calling for solidarity, reported the media on Wednesday. He reminded people that the private sector suffered in recession, unlike the public sector, and revealed that the City will spend about 10% of its budget to save as many jobs and investment projects as possible.
Hrebak noted that Bjelovar will cut all non-essential spending, stressing that it will not spend money on manifestations and cut NGO financing. Commenting on Mayor of Zagreb Milan Bandić, Hrebak pointed out that the earthquake which recently struck Zagreb dispelled the myth of Bandić's competency. He noted that many City-owned buildings were damaged severely in the earthquake due to neglect and added that HSLS will start a petition for early local elections in Zagreb after the pandemic.
Answering to a reporter, Hrebak noted that Croatian Union Central (MHS) president Vilim Ribić is against showing solidarity to the private sector and added that he is trying to blur the line between workers in essential public services and public sector bureaucrats. Commenting on Government measures, Hrebak expressed his belief that the measures will be effective, but stressed that more will be needed in the coming period.
He reminded people that Bjelovar waived surtax, communal fees, rent and kindergarten fees, among others, stressing that these measures are aimed at saving jobs and helping entrepreneurs weather the crisis.
Hrebak pointed out that the crisis showed which parts of the public sector are essential and concluded that the Government should work towards transforming the bureaucratic apparatus into an efficient administration.
You can read the full interview in Croatian in Jutarnji List.
