A significant fiscal space of 1.5 billion euros was announced by government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis during his interview on ERTNews with Kostas Papachlimintzos. The announcement is directly linked to recent government announcements presented by the Prime Minister at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Pavlos Marinakis emphasized that this specific fiscal space resulted from targeted government policies and not from coincidental circumstances. As he characteristically stated, “money doesn’t grow on trees,” highlighting the seriousness of the economic measures.
The main pillars that led to this result include:
• Significant enhancement of employment levels
• Effective fight against tax evasion
• Continuous positive trajectory of the Greek economy
Historically low unemployment levels
According to data presented by the government spokesperson, unemployment has declined to 7.9%, reaching the lowest point in the past seventeen years. This development constitutes a decisive factor in creating the fiscal space announced by Pavlos Marinakis.
Despite positive developments, the government acknowledges the pressure exerted by increased cost of living on Greek households. Particular attention is given to housing issues, which constitute a central concern for many families.
Pavlos Marinakis stressed the need to strengthen disposable income through targeted tax relief. The proposals will be examined by the Prime Minister and the economic team, with emphasis on specific social groups.
Priority on middle class and families
Special mention was made of the needs of the middle class, single-parent families, and households with two or more children. As the government spokesperson noted, the issue has both economic and demographic dimensions, requiring a comprehensive approach.
h2: Criticism of OPEKEPE and illegal subsidies
Referring to OPEKEPE, Pavlos Marinakis reminded that Greek citizens have been burdened with 2.7 billion euros over the past thirty years due to illegal subsidies. Commenting on the recent subsidy return by the Secretary of PASOK’s Heraklion Prefecture Committee, Lambros Antonopoulos, he observed that “when you return subsidy money, something isn’t right”.
Marine parks: environmental initiative of great symbolism
Finally, Pavlos Marinakis referred to the marine parks announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He characterized the initiative as a move of great environmental significance and symbolic value for the country.
