But the government does not intend to help the banks in troubles any more. According to the Slovene finance minister, the Slovene banking would not have plenty of time to adjust, therefore it would be useful if a bill on banks is approved in parliament as soon as possible. Speaking about the forthcoming introduction of the common European currency, Gaspari said the bank system was currently not adjusted to the conditions to result from the introduction of the euro. The VAT tax rate will be influenced by several factors, according to Gaspari, including by a pension reform. Changes to the tax laws are expected to encourage Slovenia's exporters as the sales tax is to be cut down by 5 percent net.
Tax abatements are to focus on investments in a safe old-age, health care and housing.
Too low at the moment, national saving would be stimulated in this manner. It should reach 27 to 28 percent of the GDP, thus enabling the economic growth rate to reach three to four percent.