Ukraine
Abromavicius: government needs a new beginning
After only 14 months, the Ukrainian economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius resigned. Given the crisis of confidence, he puts the Prime Minister Arseni Jazenjuk in the DW-Interview with the resignation close.
Deutsche Welle: Mr. Abromavicius, what led you to resign?
Aivaras Abromavicius: It was at different levels of pressure at Postenverteilung in state-owned enterprises and in the Ministry exerted itself. So at the end of last year, the largest Ukrainian oil and gas company Naftogaz the Ministry of economy is assumed. We have been the authority for the appointment of the heads of the 60 Top companies in the country to transfer. Thus grew the competences of the Ministry. So decided some “Comrades”, the Ministry practically to adopt, by their deputies at us are using. That was the last drop.
Some Ministers, before the resignation submitted, allowed themselves to be persuaded. Why don’t you?
The Minister did it in the hope that their demands will be met. I have a list of these claims is not seen. I don’t know what guarantees you get. These days have some Deputy Ministers a harsh open letter written. They provide clearly States that the reforms by a coterie around the leadership of the country grind to a halt. Let’s see what is in the report of the government before the Parliament on 16. February reflected.
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How do you see the Regierungsbilanz?
Crucial was the Reform of the energy supply. We have us from the dependence on Russian Gas freed, the rates increased and a transparent System of grants was introduced. As Second, I would like the Reform of the banking system. About a third of all banks was abolished, because they were with only a single goal has been established: the funds of the depositors to collect, to get you through the back door as loans abroad, to smuggle. Then the Reform of the traffic police. Also, until August, the whole country, the territorial administrations, the state-owned enterprises on a transparent computer system changed. This results in an enormous savings potential.
What is failed?
Very much. We were the privatisation will not trigger because of minor, but important amendments were missing. We were able to the Treasury is not reform. If you ask the entrepreneurs what the biggest obstacles are to get to the answer: prosecution, judiciary, customs and tax administration. Customs and the tax the government does not order a phone.
In the end, could but there is much to be achieved. Nevertheless, they demand the resignation of Prime Minister Arseny Jazeniuk. Why?
We are stuck in a crisis of confidence. The entrepreneurs and the population will expect more. It needs radical cuts to regain confidence. This could be due to a change of personnel can be achieved. It is also a moral crisis. It has to lead a group of people with a negative Image is formed. So we need someone with flawless Reputation at the top of the government. No country can successfully carry out reforms, if the head of government is a rotten Rating. Yes, there have been unpopular reforms to political suicide curtailed. There should now be a new politician on the baton to take over, to continue with reforms.
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How can the West the situation in Ukraine influence?
In his support for the Ukraine should the West demand more and values consist of, for example, in the fight against corruption. The strategy of the Europeans, “you reformed, we support” acts. What the West demands, also requires the Ukrainian population. Only the politicians who sometimes play their own games.
Would you be willing, in a new government with a new Prime Minister to work?
I have my task gladly accepted. I have a unique Team with more than 100 young reformhungrigen experts formed. More than 700 old employees have been dismissed. The remaining employees get twice as much salary. Much is left over – Staatseinkäufe, deregulation, state-owned enterprises, new investments. No question that I lead to success want to. Under new conditions, in a new Regierungsteam I will re-consider. My wife is originally from the Ukraine, my children were in the Ukraine was born. My heart beats for Ukraine, and I believe in the future of the country.
The interview was conducted by Roman Goncharenko
Aivaras Abromavicius was from December 2014 Minister of economy of Ukraine. At the 3. February 2016, the Lithuanian financial expert back. When reasons called the 40-Year-old corruption and interference in the work of the government.