“For 4 years now, our country has been the positive surprise of Europe. Everyone speaks with very positive words and this is not only positive for the government but for our country and the possibilities we have from now on”, said Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis to SKAI and the program “Kalimera” with George Autias .

“Everyone sees that investments are increasing, that debt is being tamed, that unemployment is decreasing, that competitiveness is being strengthened. Therefore, Greece is on the right track. Greece will move forward on a path of Europe and common sense. We are now stepping on very solid foundations. We will try in every way for Greece to be a dynamic and productive economy“, added Mr. Hatzidakis.

Mr. Hatzidakis underlined that “those who have the possibility to get into regulation, should take advantage of the opportunity they have with the 72 and 120 doses. And to all the friends who are calling me to file their tax returns, hurry up and do them. 75% have already submitted the declarations. The market pass is based on the new declarations. As long as the submission of the declarations is delayed, we will also delay giving the market pass”.

At the same time he pointed out that “50% of our economic program comes in the government’s first bill and it is implemented. And this is indicative of the credibility of both the Prime Minister and the ND. The measures are costed, they are within the endurance of the economy of 2024. The personal difference allowance will normally be given to pensioners”.

“I will always and consistently look at the budget’s strength. If we escape and give more than we can bear, then the bill will come to all of us”, he added.

Referring to tax evasion, Mr. Hatzidakis noted that “steps have been taken to deal with tax evasion. Despite the strides made with e-transactions and e-invoicing, there are things that have been planned and will be done. Tackling tax evasion is the number one challenge for me, it’s a personal bet. If we reduce tax evasion, we will then be able to lower tax rates further. What we emphasize is the connection of POS with cash registers. POS will be connected to cash registers in the first months of 2024.”