“Weighed and fair measures for AirBnB”” – What he said about insurance contributions and housing policy
After all, an interview with and to “Mismatched» granted on Thursday morning the Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakiswith the announcements of the prime minister in TEF and its course Greek economy to be at the center of the discussion.
Initially, Mr. Hatzidakis pointed out that the government is not going to Thessaloniki with the logic of “handing out gifts”, but with the emphasis on “urgent and burning issues, such as housing, demographics, climate change”, in response to fair demands of certain social groups based on the country’s fiscal capacity.
He revealed, in fact, that the Greek government asked the Commission to increase the fund for the expenses. “At the beginning of the summer, the European Commission sent us a letter that we can increase spending this year by 3 billion euros. We argue that they can rise further, with the final negotiation being concluded today. What I can tell you is that of the 3 billion, 1 will be allocated to an increase in regular budget spending, while an additional 1 billion will go to pensions and 850 million to the Belharra frigates.”
“Further 0.5% reduction in insurance contributions, weighted and fair measures for AirBnB”
Asked about the insurance contributionsthe minister clarified that all he can say is for a further reduction of 0.5%, announcing at the same time a series of housing initiatives, which will involve incentives to open more houses and closed apartments. “We have also had relevant discussions with POMIDA, relevant programs will also come from the EU”, he pointed out.
Regarding the AirBnBMr. Hatzidakis clarified that “our intention is not to incriminate anyone”, saying that the measures announced by Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be balanced and fair. He added that there are currently three different registries underway for private debt, one to banks, one to the State and a third that will “marry” the two.
“Complete abolition of pretense fee for freelancers”
Kostis Hatzidakis did not fail to give answers about what will happen with it end of pretension.
Specifically, he noted:
“A new system was adopted for freelancers, which led to the fact that for the first time the average professional paid more than the average employee this year. After this development, we can move to the full abolition of the self-employment tax, along with some other small interventions. I want you to understand that we cannot accept situations where, for example, many declared an income of 268 euros for 6 years”.
Finally, as for them three children and them many childrenthe minister commented that there will be identification in some cases, adding that “Mitsotakis was not elected as a miracle worker. Of course no one denies that there is accuracy, but I challenge any analyst to come and question our specific successes that are objective. For example, for the first time in many years unemployment is below 10%, taxes have been reduced, jobs have been created. The problem with reducing wages is on the way out, accuracy remains an international issue.”
Source: Skai
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