Mr. Economou stressed that things are difficult and the government is managing unprecedented crises.
The government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou talking about fuel boost said it would be larger on the islandsmore will be entitled to it and will have three months duration while the intervention in the diesel engine will continue with the subsidy in essence the price from the refinery.
“In the gas pump we will not have anything different from what we had in the power of the first Fuel Pass. “We will have a cash subsidy, either on the bills or on the card, just as we had in the first quarter support,” he said in an interview with Megawhile he said that the fuel ceiling is not in the plans of the Government.
“The Prime Minister in his introductory position to the Council of Ministers will refer to some basic principles of the Support Program and at 3 p.m. at the Ministry of Finance will be specialized by the competent ministers. About 200-250,000 of our fellow citizens will be entitled to the subsidy, more than they were entitled to in the first phase. A policy of support to our farmers will also be announced today, in what has to do with the announcement of the Government, for the return of the Special Consumption Tax for agricultural oil. At noon Mr. Georgantas, the Minister of Rural Development, will explain the way in which our main profession farmers will have this enhancement“, he added.
Mr. Economou stressed that things are difficult and the government is managing unprecedented crises. “We always make decisions within a framework of utilizing all the possibilities that exist, but, at the same time, of the correct execution of the Budget and the pursuit of having a fiscal balance,” he stressed.
Especially for the intervention for electricity he said it was too big and everyone has started to see the difference in the bills.
He also said that until yesterday more than 250,000 consumers had applied and the participation of the people is increasing exponentially.
“Its suspension adjustment clause from the invoicing from July 1 onwards will result in us paying from 70-90% smaller increases in electricity. Support has been given to specific vulnerable sections of the population throughout the previous period. All this is money that is given, without, at the same time, the Government loading new burdens on society, in an environment of instability and difficulty. Our country has allocated for the support of the citizens – and we do not say that, it results from surveys of independent institutes – the largest percentage of GDP. “compared to any other country in Europe, even with stronger economies,” he added. .
He also reminded that other measures have been taken that directly or indirectly help households to withstand the very strong pressure they have. Specifically, he mentioned the reduction of taxes and insurance contributions and the increase of the minimum wage.
Mr. Economou stated that there is a problem with our supply chain natural gas We will not have. “The temporary shutdown was a planned maintenance process of Gazprom, it is not something that worries us. In terms of security of the gas supply chain, the Greek State, DEPA, have worked out all the scenarios so that “We have no problem in that direction,” he said.
For Turkey, he said, the neighboring country is making unhistorical and completely vague allegations.
“We are moving with determination, with sobriety, with evidence, based on international law and international treaties, utilizing a policy, the echo of which is not disputed by anyone, as this emerges from the statements of allies, partners, from its enlargement. Our views are reflected not only in the forums we participate in, but also in European societies and foreign leaders. that our positions are based on international legitimacy, that we are here resolutely to defend stability in the region and international legitimacy, but, of course, also unwavering in our national sovereignty and sovereign rights, always seeking channels of communication but staying away from an absurd controversy, based on Turkey seeking to build some of its own κευÎÏ‚. This is not the first time Turkey has attempted this. “Indeed, the tension has risen lately, but no construction can stand either in the face of international law or in the face of reality, as it has been shaped by history and what is really valid,” he said.
