“Greece is a positive surprise for Europe. We have succeeded in the last 4 years, we have put the economy in order, learning from our past mistakes. Greece has gradually become a dynamic economy. On the one hand, it is at a high rate of growth, compared to other European countries, and on the other hand, it has domesticated its finances,” Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis said to SKAI and the show “Kalimera” with Giorgos Autias.

Referring to the salary increases of civil servants, the Minister of National Economy emphasized: “Because things are developing positively, that is why we can and do give without jeopardizing the future of the economy and the stability of the budget”, The average civil servant, from the measures that we have already voted, he has a profit of 1476 euros net, in his pocket, the year. We’re not celebrating about it, people were supposed to get a raise for 14 years, but it’s something we said before the election and we did it.”

Regarding the heating allowance, the Minister of National Economy and Finance clarified that “the heating allowance will be the same as last year, there will be no changes”.

Asked how he will deal with tax evasion, Mr. Hatzidakis replied that “we must do the right thing whether it is pleasant or unpleasant. Obviously, some people will be “squeezed” who have not paid for so long. By fighting tax evasion, we are moving in a direction of social justice. At the same time, by dealing with tax evasion, we will be able to further reduce the tax rates”, stressing that “on Tuesday they will present 10 measures-initiatives to immediately deal with tax evasion”.

“By spring there will be POS everywhere, in 450,000 businesses. They will be extended to the rest that is not provided for. We will have universal application of e-books. We are moving forward by leveraging digital technologies,” he added.