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Deregulation. Rafał Brzoska on the „seven blocks”
Rafał Brzoska introduced deregulation initiatives in the Sejm, categorized into seven blocks. These initiatives pertain to, among other matters, digitalization and tax legislation. The leader of the team emphasized that the proposals are devoid of „lobbyist insertions.”
– We aim to develop 300 proposals that will primarily address the needs of citizens – stated the Entrepreneurs’ Representative for Deregulation, Rafał Brzoska, during a session of the Economic and Development Committee.
He further remarked: – We have compiled nearly 10 thousand cases that highlight absurdities, including those affecting individuals with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged, who have been disadvantaged by the state system. 30 percent of these cases involve entrepreneurs.
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The InPost leader noted that although his team was expected to focus mainly on issues necessitating regulatory changes, only 3% of the cases collected could be addressed in this manner. – Most of them pertain to statutory regulations that are impractical – he clarified.
Brzoska stressed that the team „steers clear of lobbying tactics like the plague” and deregulation proposals aimed at narrow interest groups, assuring that all proposals are scrutinized in this regard.
Deregulation. Rafał Brzoska on seven blocks
He indicated that the deregulation proposals crafted by experts were organized into seven blocks.
1. Overregulation affecting disabled individuals and healthcare. Rafał Brzoska highlighted the example of summoning individuals with permanent disabilities to adjudicative committees every two years, „where assessors determine whether these individuals will receive pensions, even though it is evident they will not recover.”
2. Deregulation of tax law. Brzoska pointed out that it currently encompasses 5,800 pages, with new regulations being perpetually introduced.
– In a few more years, no one will want to pay taxes in Poland and will relocate their capital elsewhere where it is simpler. Global trends indicate that only by simplifying tax law will we enhance revenues for the state budget – he asserted.
He also noted that in dealings with tax offices, taxpayers are required to demonstrate their innocence, which he believes represents a „complete shift in logic.”
The team advocates for the implementation of the institution of „silent settlement of the matter,” meaning the presumption of consent if the so-called deadline for addressing the matter is not adhered to by a given institution.
– Instructional deadlines are stipulated in 20 thousand regulations, and institutions meet them only 15 percent of the time. We have identified 300 regulations that significantly impact society, where we propose a „quiet settlement of the matter” – stated Brzoska.
3. Unblocking the judiciary. This is to be achieved by introducing a mechanism whereby the posting of an invoice serves as a basis for enforcing the obligation.
– The creditor can go directly to the bailiff for an enforcement clause, and the bailiff will inform the debtor that they have seven days to pay – Brzoska indicated. He added that in the event of a dispute, the court path would still be available.
– 70 percent of disputes in commercial courts involve amounts below PLN 50,000. Imagine the impact if we removed these from the courts. We would clear the way for truly significant cases – he emphasized.
4. Digitization. The team proposes to equalize the importance of electronic and paper documentation.
– We have the best application in Europe, mObywatel. Why can’t we continue the digitization process? Why must a doctoral ID or a firearms permit be on paper rather than in mObywatel? Why can’t all medical examinations be accessible through our application? – Brzoska rhetorically questioned.
5. Energy security. The team suggests, among other things, simplifications in the procedure for connecting renewable energy sources to the grid, which will, in their view, expedite investments and lower energy prices. One of the proposed measures is to increase the power limit of private photovoltaic installations from 150 to 500 kW.
6. EU regulations. The head of InPost highlighted the overregulation of artificial intelligence. He believes that well-crafted regulations can protect citizens while simultaneously fostering innovation.
– We have exceptional scientists who, regrettably, emigrate to the United States. Our specialists cannot train language models in Poland and Europe due to restrictions – he observed.
Another instance of EU regulations that, in Brzoska’s view, limit the competitiveness of the European economy pertains to ESG reporting. The team underscored the necessity to exempt small entrepreneurs
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