Delayed action in this matter is but a waste of both time and opportunities. We need to respond to the threats affecting the competitive situation of companies before these threats cause permanent damage to our economy. A number of measures have been put forward to achieve these goals, including reforms in taxation, labour markets, social security, education and entrepreneurship.
But, above all, what we also need is consensus on the implementation of these measures. Maybe, over time, that too can be found. 2  BIS Review 44/2003