Meeting with EU climate commissioner, zero balance and net growth balance, Monday, Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, was Monday.

As part of the meeting at the ministry, Mr. Pierrakakis and Mr. Vopke Hukkra had the opportunity to exchange views on the big ones European challenges her green transitionof reinforcing it industrial competitiveness and the promotion of tax justice.

At the heart of the meeting were raised on the tables, such as:

  • the tax gap
  • EU climate policies and the importance of simplifying them
  • The implementation of pillars 1 and 2 of the OECD/G20 World Tax Agreement, which promote fair taxation of multinationals

In the following statements after the meeting, the Minister of National Economy and Finance pointed out that “The latest developments intensify geopolitical instability and create a climate of uncertainty in the global economy.”

“Greece” the minister added “He has been on tariffs from the outset and in favor of free trade that ensures better prices for consumers, enhancing competition and optimizing world production based on the comparative advantage of each country.”

Mr. Pierrakakis stressed that Greece supports the Commission in difficult negotiation and clarified that “The European Union must move coordinated in the direction of strategic autonomy, enhancing the sustainable development and adaptability of our economies.”

This debate, as the minister told the Commissioner, is particularly timely, while the thought of taxing digital services matures, while the European Union is proceeding with the initiative to impose a special fee. handling of 2 euros for the cheap parcels mainly from Asian third countries.

“With the Commissioner we discussed how Europe will combine environmental ambition and realism,” Mr Pierrakakis said on the issue, stressing that “this, for countries with particular island geography such as Greece, which has embraced the green transition, must be done through policies that take into account the social and economic conditions.”

The government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the minister said, has promoted row of green tax incentives and utilizes modern tools for the evaluation of environmental reforms. And he cited the Commission’s initiatives which he supports through policies for:

  • Simplifying tax legislation
  • Enhance the effectiveness of tax authorities
  • widening tax base and fighting tax evasion

“Greece today does not resemble the country of crisis. It is recognized internationally as a positive example, thanks to the digital transformation of tax administration » He said as part of his statements by the Minister of National Economy, clarifying that “The creation of a stable, and -friendly tax -friendly and tax -friendly business remains our top priority.”

Mr. Pierrakakis referred to the budgetary results in which The country’s steady course is imprinted:

  • In the primary surplus of 4.8% of GDP – almost twice the target – and a total budget surplus of 1.3%
  • Reduce VAT (VAT GAP) in Europe – from 17.5% in 2021 to 13.7% in 2022 – one of the largest reductions in the EU

“Greece is steadily growing on solid fiscal bases, reinforces the prospects of its citizens and proceeds with a determination to a fairer and sustainable European future for all.” He said, concluding his statements by Mr. Pierrakakis.

EU climate commissioner, zero -balance and net growth balance, Bodies stated impressed by ‘Excellent yield of the country in the economy’, but also in the field of climate.

He also referred to Greece’s significant progress in Reduce so -called tax gap.

“Reduction of tax gap is essential for increasing tax revenue in a fair and sustainable manner,” Mr. Hukstra emphasized. And added that “It is very important that all our member states modernize their tax administration, essentially enhancing compliance and fighting tax evasion and tax evasion, and here really what the government has achieved is an example of many of the tax authorities throughout the Union.”

The Commissioner, finally, referred to European Directive on Energy Taxationhighlighting her attractiveness of promotion A more green, but also more viable tax framework, according to EU climate rules. “We are looking forward to continuing to work together in all these areas, providing effective support and guidance, to ensure that the country’s tax system is fair, transparent and aligned with EU standards and international standards.”