The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, Speaking to ERTNews, he described the prime minister’s announcements at the TIF as “the greatest relief in the taxation of natural persons since 1830”, stressing that the aim is for young people to join the labor market with zero tax incentive for ten years. As he said, this is “a breakthrough that changes the productive model of the country”.
Tax incentives for young people and families
Mr. Georgiadis explained that young people up to 30 years of age will have practically zero taxation, Something that boosts their income and motivates businesses to hire them. At the same time, he referred to the demographic, noting that the government is giving tax incentives to have children. Families with four children will reach full tax exemption.
Tax cuts in islands and region
The minister referred to a 30% VAT reduction In the islands with less than 20,000 inhabitants, Clearing that the aim is not to reduce shelf prices but to stimulate local economic activity, as the cost of living and travel is reduced.
He also stood by the abolition of ENFIA in the region, stressing that the zero burden on villages and small settlements is an incentive to return to the province and can lead to rents in large urban centers.
Nurses in heavy and unhealthy
Mr. Georgiadis reiterated that from 2026 Nurses will join the heavy and unhealthy category, Based on a study by the Ministry of Labor. He added that by January of that year, employees will see an increase in their disposable income, which will operate in response to accuracy.
Political developments and electoral timetable
Referring to political developments, the minister stressed that the government remains committed to reducing taxes and excluded any leadership change scenario in New Democracy.
“We have not increased a single tax in six years. We only reduced ‘, He said, pointing out that liberal policy gives citizens more freedom in managing their income.
On the elections, he made it clear that they would be held in 2027 and noted: “If all ministers do our job, we will be self -sufficient again.” Commenting on the polls, he said that “it is far from reality” and argued that the New Democracy remains first with a significant difference.
Regarding the leadership change scenarios, he described them as “comedies and jokes”, stating that “Kyriakos Mitsotakis has won all the elections” and that the New Democracy remains united. For former prime ministers Karamanlis and Samaras he stressed that he is never commenting, pointing out his respect and the need for unity in the party.
Criticism in Tsipras and PASOK
The minister criticized Alexis Tsipras, Xby scratching his speech “frustrating, no vision and shine”, While noting that the proposal for a “patriotic contribution” is opposed to the government’s political taxation.
Referring to PASOK, he commented on a critical announcement of a local organization for episodes, saying that the party could not be identified with a “trumpet”.
Digital Health Reforms
Finally, Mr. Georgiadis presented New digital health reforms: National Electronic Health File and Digital Oncology Councils. As he said, these are initiatives that “revolutionize care” and give every oncological patient access to the best doctors in the country.
As part of his tours, he noted that he visited almost all the health structures of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.