European actions to support accuracy should not be delayed, said government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou, during today’s briefing, noting that the government is exhausting all budgetary resources to support the most vulnerable households.
In the absence of European measures, there will be nationalhe said.
Mr. Economou referred to the bill “Jobs Again” that is being voted today by the Plenary and focused on the regulation for cheap roofsaying that OAED can become a lever in this direction.
He reiterated that in Greece 37% of the population gives more than 40% of their income for housing. “Housing is a big problem, it is a bomb in the foundations of society and that is why we are intervening in time,” he said, adding that the overall government program will unfold shortly.
“SYRIZA is a personalized reaction,” said Mr. Economou, commenting on the official opposition’s attitude towards the bill. “Jobs Again».
The government spokesman stressed that from tomorrow the fine for those who are not vaccinated over 60 is suspended, Easter will be celebrated with the measures that are in force now with the recommendation to use a mask, where there is overcrowding and that all the ceremonies we were deprived of will return without restrictions.
He also noted that from May 1, the obligation to present a certificate of vaccination and disease is lifted, the obligation to use a mask for indoor areas is removed, with exceptions that will be announced.
Also, self-tests in schools are abolished, students will return after Easter without tests, while for unvaccinated citizens the obligation of a self-test for workplaces remains.
Also, from May 1, the operation returns to 100% for all areas
Questions from journalists
- Cheap housing: With policies we answer the problems of society, we give workable answers for housing, especially for young children who want to start a family. We think it is a very well prepared bill
- Nothing has changed in Greece’s attitude towards Turkey’s provocative and illegal moves
- Electricity bills: We support society to mitigate the consequences and as I said in parallel with a European response, we are working on our own national plan.
- Minimum wage increase: We are approaching May 1, there will be specific announcements
- Below average price per megawatt hour in Greece compared to Europe. We have been supporting the society steadily since September.
- Measures are decided wisely and prudently. We expect European action, if this does not happen, the national plan will be implemented.
- When we are ready, when we measure the cost of measures and the consistency in the budget, then we will announce them.
- Raising the minimum wage is a substantial intervention. Beyond that, at every opportunity, the government points out and we believe that everyone should receive a dividend from development. Especially the new generation that suffers from successive crises.
- Failure to pay electricity bill: The government is concerned about what we are doing and will continue to do what is possible. The issue of electricity price increases is a priority for the government, which is why we are active both at European and national level.
- The labor legislation has changed in terms of benefit for the employee, with the reduction of contributions, hours, overtime, we have taken care of an institutional framework in which the economy will grow and the employees will have a growth dividend.
- The elaboration of our plan for energy prices takes place in parallel with the processes taking place in the EU.
- No tax abolished by the Mitsotakis government will be reinstated.
- Firefighting period: The preparation of the involved bodies continues, the progress of the coordination and the development of a plan was presented to the prime minister. We do the best we can
- If necessary, we will provide information on what the Prime Minister complained yesterday in the parliament about those registered with OAED
- We will watch with interest the SYRIZA conference
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