In a sharp statement, the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance’s Finance Chief of Finance, Haris Mamoulakisattacks the government for bank surpluses, focusing on the “party” which, he claims, has been set up with commissions in banking transactions.
“2.48 billion euros. So much is the net profits of the 4 systemic banks, “says Mr Mamoulakis, stressing that a huge part of these profits comes directly from the pockets of the citizens through supplies. “From the charges you pay every time you make a transfer. Where you use your card, you pay an account, “he adds.
The SYRIZA-PS MP provides specific information for the first half of the year, underlining the explosive increase in profits from commissions:
- Eurobobank: EUR 364 million (an increase of 28.9%)
- Alpha Bank: EUR 121 million (13%increase)
- Piraeus Bank: 312 million euros
- National Bank: Estimated to exceed 200 million euros
“That is, from $ 2.48 billion in profits, $ 1 billion only concerns profits from supplies. 40%! “, Mr. Mamoulakis points out, adding that all this is happening while loan rates remain at a very high level.
The SYRIZA Division concludes with severe criticism of the government: “Citizens are drowning in accuracy, everyday life becomes unbearable and the Mitsotakis government not only does not intervene, but allows banks to celebrate and distribute dividends to their shareholders. This is their policy. Profits for a few, debt and weights for all others. “