“Consumer protection controls have been made, made and will continue to be done, not negotiable. Laws must always apply to the public interest in order to have a sense of law throughout society. Transparency and accountability are our basic principles and a practical priority. Only in this way do we build confidence with the citizens » The Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, said, speaking to Mega.

Answering a question about the recently imposed fines explained that one chain violated the ceiling to the limit gross profit that had been established in the period of pandemic and the second one Code of Conduct which had been agreed with supermarkets and the food industry and that there is a relapse in both cases. “We have nothing to do with any businessman, the checks continue”, The Minister of Development noted.

“After the fines another says goodbye, another says- the simplest that the control mechanisms they did their job and imposed the fines is lost, because of the confrontation‘ He added and referred to the need to have a strong consumer movement, but also to the Ministry of Development’s initiative for the new Independent Market Supervisory and Consumer Protection Authority, which are united by all audit mechanisms. “The commander will have a 5 -year term, so he will not depend on political circles, with 300 new auditors and powerful digital tools,” pointed out.

The minister then stressed that there is a constant battle and Pressures exerted Through continuous controls and communication with supermarkets and the food industry to keep prices. He, of course, mentioned the need to strengthen the primary sector, as “The more we produce, the more difficult it is to control prices. Like, for example in beef, where we consume 160,000 tonnes a year and produce less than 40,000 ‘.

Mr. Theodorikakos also referred to the Recovery of aid from investment plans that didn’t happen. “Decisions have already been sent to AADE 80m euros, they are collecting and entering public funds, they are returning to society.”he underlined.

To a question about the If there is a need to expand ND replied that “ND is the lineup that represents all Greeks, regardless of their course and path”. “I believe in the principles and values ​​of our lineup, patriotism, freedom and solidarity, those who respect it can come with us to ND, wherever they were in the past.”he said characteristically and pointed out that“Despite the toxic climate of the days”when the time of the election comes “We will all be called upon to decide on specific dilemmas – and there the ND will have the advantage.”

For the possibility of Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is making a new party replied: “Mr. Samaras is a man who is being tested and commentary is difficult. It is a political personality that has played a very positive role, especially for the last 15 years, has put Greece in the eurozone, supported Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ course in the ND leadership. Everyone is worth doing everything in our power so that we are all together in our lineup. “

For the “Tsipras party“He said the former prime minister sees that There is a gap in the oppositionSYRIZA has failed and that he is a person who can play a role in the problems facing the opposition as a whole.

“So far we all know Ms. Karystianou through the untold tragedy of Tempi and the pain of the mother, if she does a party she goes to political life and will be judged as a politician for her positions,” Finally, he commented by answering a question about reports about “Karystianou Party”.