The Deputy Minister of Development emphasized that this is an essential conversation, however he noted that we must give time for this discussion to take place officially.
“The debate on the reduction of opening hours of commercial storeswith the aim of reducing energy costs in view of this winter, is now opening” Deputy Minister of Development Nikos Papathanasis told SKAI 100.3.
He emphasized that this is an essential conversation, however he noted that we need to give time for this discussion to take place officially.
Mr. Papathanasis made it clear that the eventual reduction in hours is not going to affect jobs and there should be no concern about it.
Asked to answer if something similar is being considered for supermarkets, Mr. Papathanasis recalled that during the pandemic changes had been made according to the needs at the time.
He emphasized, however, that it is something that has not been discussed.
He said, however, that the Ministry of Development has a meeting with supermarket representatives today at 15:30, in order to discuss the issue of prices, which is very important especially when it comes to basic necessities.
He emphasized that cases of ill-gotten gains are identified every day.
The deputy minister noted that whatever margin there is from the development that is achieved, goes to society.
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