“At the International Investment Congress organized yesterday, I have heard representatives of major investment firms once again to congratulate, not to the government, but to Greece, on the progress that has been achieved. For the increase of investmentof exportthe reduction of unemploymentthe improvement of climate. Not all of them have conspired in favor of the government in order to present this picture. Obviously we haven’t done everything perfect and there are things that could be done and didn’t. There is a field of criticism for the government and the economy and elsewhere. So let’s stand on what we can really criticize. And not to open a chapter that should not be opened, not only ethically, because it can cause damage to the country, but also because there is nothing that is inaccurate. ” This answer was given by the Vice President of the Government Kostis Hatzidakisspeaking to ERT to a question about former Minister Tasos Giannitsis’ reports on accuracy of statistics For the Greek economy.

‘I have to speak clearly’, added. “What has been supported is inappropriate and nationally dangerous. It is up to ELSTAT, which operates with autonomy, to answer. In no case, however, should the idea that statistics are not correct because this will have an impact on the Greek economy. It’s no joke at all. There is a public position yesterday by the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, who is also a professor, who made it clear that there is no such issue. After all, ELSTAT has been operating with very strict rules since the past decade and in complete collaboration with Eurostat. So let’s have some limits. Another opposition and that. “

Asked about the polls, Mr. Chatzidakis stressed that we are in its middle four -year -old and it makes sense for governments at this point to are receding poll. “This has happened in the past four years, however, the New Democracy is ahead of the other parties that cannot find their walk politically and poll.”he said.

“The second and most important conclusion from the polls is that we must do our job. Our basic job is not to see polls, but to promote reforms. The government has planned 25 reforms in the second half, the ministries are committed to them, and will run four a month or one per week. In the end, this will allow us to say that what we said we did. “

In relation to the migratory flows in Crete The Vice -President of the Government stressed that the general picture in relation to 2024 is that we have a noticeable reduction from all sides, which is associated with various parameters. “For example, the rigor of both asylum surveillance and asylum has been positive. On the other hand, it is no secret that the situation in Libya is unstable. We watch them all. The situation is controlled at this time, but that doesn’t mean we are complacent. “

Finally, in a question about the possibility of creating an immigration structure in Crete, Mr. Hatzidakis said: “I also say as a Cretan that in consultation with regional and local authorities, a solution must be found that will be for the benefit of Crete itself. Instead of going to a multipurpose infrastructure, it would be a good idea to have an infrastructure that will allow Crete to accept immigrants, without adverse effects on the wider social fabric, productive and tourism activity. The problem exists throughout Europe. Crete is influenced because it is a gateway. It is better to find a way of management than to pretend that there is no problem. We are all Greeks and we all want to find the best possible solution »he ended up.