By Antonis Anzoletos
The “bell” that the prime minister rang in his ministers and the warning of the “exit” from the government for those who have downloaded the pencils were directly related to the critical month that starts tomorrow. ND is in a difficult turnaround and must first stabilize its percentages. May is a very “warm” month for Maximos and will be a “guide” for the course of the majority.
Tourism will show its dynamics in the next 30 days, while the big bet of the government for the summer is the protection of the forests with the army entering the battle. At the same time, from tomorrow, most restrictions on the pandemic will be lifted, leading the country to a free summer after two years. Important battles will be fought in Parliament, especially on the issue of accuracy.
The European Council
The eyes of everyone in Herodes Atticus are focused on the issue of accuracy. Kyriakos Mitsotakis has already put on the table the strong paper of the increase of the minimum wage and now he is waiting for the crucial Summit, at the end of May, to see how he will move in relation to the energy. The increases in PPC have shaken up family budgets, while small and medium-sized enterprises are even threatened with a padlock. At the same time, SYRIZA is pushing with the adjustment clause, claiming that it is illegal. It creates new canonical alliances and brings the issue to Parliament for its abolition until justice is served, as appeals have been made. The Prime Minister has already announced that if the “27” do not take drastic decisions then he will proceed with his own initiatives. The “bra de fer” with the northern countries is expected to be tough, but in any case in Maximou they must have the plan b ready, as well as its cost. The alternative plan, according to information, is expected to provide a ceiling on wholesale electricity prices. Alternatively, the continuation of the subsidy in the accounts is also studied. EU leaders are very interested. await the intervention of Emanuel Macron and the proposals he will submit after his victory in the French presidential elections.
The Conference
Next Friday, May 6, the prime minister will open the proceedings of the ND Congress. It is the best opportunity to develop its plan for the next period, to strengthen the social profile of the government and to reassure the citizens regarding the issue of market price increases. The convergence of the body will put the party mechanism of the blue faction in full readiness, as the countdown for the elections has already begun. The Congress is electoral (the new Political Committee will emerge) but at the same time will give a vote of confidence in the policies of Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the digital transformation, the support of the new generation, the low incomes and the middle class. His speech will include, among other things, announcements on housing policy for young couples, as well as dilemmas on the way to the polls.
The White House
In mid-May, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will go through the door of the White House for the second time. This time Joe Biden will be waiting for him. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the energy, the independence from Moscow gas, but also the Turkish provocation make this trip particularly important. Investments in Greece will also be on the agenda of the visit. It is recalled that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, invited the Greek Prime Minister to address the Congress on May 17, a day after his meeting with the US President.
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