The Maximos Mansion is focusing on tackling the cost of living crisis, highlighting government interventions aimed at curbing the phenomenon that remains the primary source of public discontent.
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Meeting at Maximos under Mitsotakis on inflation with industrialists and supermarket leaders
In this context, a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled for Monday at the Maximos Mansion, focusing on the cost of living crisis. The meeting will bring together the presidents of the Federation of Hellenic Enterprises (SEV), the Federation of Greek Food Industries (SEVT), and the Greek Supermarket Association.
The government’s goal is to reach an agreement aimed at reducing prices on essential household goods. The administration places great importance on communicating this initiative, as rising prices continue to weigh heavily on its political standing. The meeting comes just days after the launch of the PosoKanei app — the government’s new digital tool that allows consumers to compare prices in real time. The Prime Minister has already outlined the government’s strategy in connection with the launch of the new platform posokanei.gov.gr, stressing that market transparency and better consumer information can contribute meaningfully to addressing the cost of living crisis.
“High prices remain one of the greatest challenges facing households, and there are no easy or magical solutions. There is only continuous effort, on many fronts simultaneously,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on the matter. At the same time, boosting household income is set to become the central pre-election pledge of New Democracy, as the Prime Minister’s advisors recognize that in the final stretch before the next elections, the economy will be a decisive factor in shaping voter behaviour. This comes as inflation continues to erode wage and pension increases, while polls consistently show that the cost of living remains the number one concern among Greek citizens.
Tax cuts instead of restoring the 13th pension payment
Within this framework, preparatory meetings at the Maximos Mansion are increasingly leaning toward continuing the tax reduction policy, rather than reinstating the 13th pension payment. The rationale is that tax relief reaches a broader range of social groups — citing freelancers and farmers as key examples, professional categories where New Democracy traditionally held strong support but has recently seen voter disengagement.
“There is already a fiscal space of €1 billion. Hopefully it can grow a little more, always within spending ceilings,” the Prime Minister’s associates noted during preparations for the Thessaloniki International Fair, while simultaneously accusing opposition parties of engaging in a political bidding war between “Freebie No. 1” and “Freebie No. 2.” The task of promoting the government’s message of social support — and showcasing its policy achievements in citizens’ everyday lives — has been entrusted to regional outreach teams touring the country, coordinated by New Democracy’s General Secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis, with Thessaly set as the next destination.
Mitsotakis’ regional tours and the government’s message to society
In the same spirit, Kyriakos Mitsotakis continues his tours both within and outside the Attica region. His most recent visit took him to Nea Smyrni, following a conversation with Adrianos Golems, the first Greek astronaut. According to the schedule, the Prime Minister’s next stop will be Western Athens and Aigaleo on Monday. During yesterday’s visit, Mitsotakis first attended Milon Camp, where children take part in daily sports and creative activities as part of the summer programme of the historic Nea Smyrni Athletic Club Milon. The Prime Minister had the opportunity to visit the courts and chat with the children about their favourite sports and the teams they are supporting at the FIFA World Cup, while encouraging them to train with their friends and avoid spending too much time on their mobile phones. He then visited a café hosting activities of the Backgammon Friends Cultural Club, where he had the chance to speak with members and play a round of backgammon, before walking through the area’s commercial streets and engaging with shopkeepers and local residents.
By Penny Avramidi / Published in Apogevmatini
