New announcements by the prime minister for middle -class support measures are coming in September, aimed at reducing taxation, in an interview with Sunday’s “ET” by the Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, who also commented on the criticism of the government.

At the same time Mr. Hatzidakis talks about candidacy His Vice -President of the European People’s Party, and for the strategy that Greece will follow to shield it by its impact trade war that has begun.

Specifically, Mr. Hatzidakis says that recent positive measures are due to the country’s best budgetary results for 2024, which are the best since 1995. This improvement has come from the growth of the economy, the fight against tax evasion and the increase in revenue, -despite the reductions of insurance contributions -through work card applied.

Although the opposition expressed suspicion of measuresthe minister emphasizes that they are permanent and are not a pre -election tool, as the elections will take place in the spring of 2027. He notes that measures benefit 2.5 million Greeks, thereby recovering financial stability and contradicting the perception that the opposition is more friendly to them.

“Let the opposition parties decide whether or not we should have or we should not move on with these measures.” He says and adds that this criticism shows that the government is moving in the right direction, “We want to give more to other social groups. However, we started from where social problems are even more intense. “ He stresses.

The Minister states that if the positive forecasts for the implementation of the budget are verified there will be a second round of initiatives in September. Recent announcements mainly focus on addressing housing problems and poverty of specific groups, such as pensioners and disabled“We must not at the same time forget all the rest of society and especially consistent taxpayers and the middle class. That is why in September, interventions will be announced to reduce direct taxation. “ The Minister emphasizes.

Mr. Hatzidakis reports that the Last 5.5 years have dropped 72 taxesand the goal is to make even more bolder interventions, now that fiscal balance has been achieved. He points out that citizens can be sure of steady progress and upgrading of the economy, rejecting the opposition charges for irresponsible practices and promises clean accounts with citizens.

Recalls that on this Government were released the increases in pensionswhich were frozen for 12 years. The current increase in pensions is estimated to cover the inflation of the year, although it recognizes that pensioners are one of the most vulnerable social groups and that the situation has improved in recent years.

In terms of personal Difference says that this year it will be addressed with some additional benefits, initiated by the Prime Minister. “It’s something that the government knows and is trying to deal with it to some extent every year.” clarified.

The minister acknowledges that the US trade war is an important issue for Greece, although the country is less exposed than other European countries. He emphasizes that a possible recession in the European economy can have a negative secondary impact on Greek exports and tourism, so the government is closely monitoring developments.

In particular for Greece, Mr. Hatzidakis highlights the developed bilateral relations between Greece-USwhich were reinforced during the present government, as he says, with significant US investments in the country, such as those of Pfizer, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Amazonbut also Chevron and Exxonmobil. The purpose of the government is to maintain and strengthen these relationships, with the priority of European unity. It says that Europe’s goal is to achieve a mutually beneficial trade agreement and to strengthen its strategic autonomy, according to Mario Draghi’s proposals.

Concerning the opposition, he comments that political opponents are chosen by society and not by the government. He stresses that the New Democracy focuses on the problems of the citizens, finding that the opposition is facing a crisis. He clarifies that the government does not intend to analyze opposition political moves, but will focus on improving the daily lives of citizens.

“If we continue to do this, I believe that in the end there will be the vast majority of the citizens, that the New Democracy government with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is not only in their difficult times in the difficult times we are going through internationally, but also the best guarantee that their level of living will be constantly improved” He says.

Regarding his candidacy for the position of Vice President of the European People’s Party (ELK), he said that this proposal came about by Prime Minister and was not something he sought. His candidacy was tabled in the face of the ELK conference in Valencia, Spain.