It had a positive response from the citizens the imposition of a fine of 41.7 million euros on the banks for high transaction fees and concerted practices.

THE Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis he congratulated the Competition Commission, stressing that independent institutions work and ensure that the market and competition work smoothly.

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“I also want to congratulate the Competition Commission. As you know, a very large fine was imposed on the banks for concerted practices, which exceeded 40 million. It is the best proof that all the institutions of the state, Independent Authorities and control mechanisms, can work to ensure that the market works smoothly, competition works smoothly, ultimately for the benefit of the citizen”

On the same wavelength and the Governor of the Bank of Greece Giannis Stournaraswho pointed out:

“It shows in principle that the institutions are working. The fact that the Competition Commission imposed such a fine even after a thorough investigation means that the institutions are working. It is an institution, an independent institution, the Competition Commission”.