“Between being temporarily popular and accepting criticism but having a result, I prefer the second.”
“We are taking serious and measured steps on the way of Europe and common sense,” he said Kostis Hatzidakis In an interview with Open TV station.
“I do not know if the opposition disagrees with the battle we fought to deal with tax evasion, which had significant results, thanks to which we were able to support vulnerable groups such as low -income pensioners, disabled and residential tenants. Would they rather continue tax evasion and social injustice, and we could not support groups in need? “The Deputy Prime Minister wondered on the occasion of interventions announced yesterday for annual financial support of 250 euros and retirees and retirees and unpaid Income.
Mr Hatzidakis noted that these interventions are not pre -election but are permanent and based on the over -performance of the budget of 2024. He noted that the over -performance is due to the growth and actions to address tax evasion and tax evasion (digital work card) implemented despite reactions.
“We all like to be popular. On the other hand, I would be sorry if I had the problem of black work and tax evasion in front of me and I would say “let it be for the next”. Between being temporarily popular and accepting criticism but having a result, I prefer the second. I do not claim the infallible, but what we all seek in government is to go on a European road with a spirit of common sense to leave a footprint. I am glad that the citizens in the 2023 elections appreciated it because they chose the party that promised the least. And the least may eventually mean more, “the deputy prime minister said.
Regarding the interventions announced yesterday, he pointed out that they are steady steps forward, following those made since 2019, such as a reduction in 72 different taxes (including ENFIA, taxes for families with children and businesses, insurance contributions), the taxpayers, the taxpayers’ salaries, etc.
Mr Hatzidakis also noted that the government has no precedent with the world, nor does it have a reason not to run out of room.
“We measure the strengths of the economy and the budget. We went to where we can go without the country going into an excessive deficit process, “he said. He added that we have a surplus that should turn to people in the most in need.
“I know that the opposition’s perception is overthrown, that the government” does not give its angel water “. We say specific things and we do not give more than we can. We consistently combine fiscal prudence with social policy. And this is reflected in the measures we presented. Progress returns as a social dividend to the most weak and further strengthening the Public Investment Program, “he added.
The deputy prime minister noted that in September at the TIF the prime minister would announce a second round of initiatives that will mainly turn to tax cuts and the support of the middle class and will also be a imprint of progress in the economy.
“We will see the margins that exist, based on the course of the economy, the evolution of the budget, the EU discussions on measures that are considered to have a permanent effect on the defense escape clause,” he said.
For the housing, he stressed that after many years of lack of housing policy, the government applies a 6.7 billion -euro initiative to include, among other things, “My Home 1 and 2” programs, the rented rented to the employees, the actions for the use of public real estate, to build on public real estate. Also, subsidized home renovation programs as well as the doubling of ENFIA for bank real estate that are not available on the market. It is, he said, measures aimed at both reinforcing tenants and increasing supply.
“I do not claim that these measures have been dealt with by the problems, nor that we are infallible. But with serious and measured steps we support the economic perspective of the place. We say less than others, so we try to do it all, “he concluded.
In addition, he also posted on the internet where he said: “I prefer to be criticized and in the end there is a result. Rather than temporarily popular, but when I leave I have nothing to tell. I would have remorse to have the problem of indicated work or black work and say “let it be for the next”. To have the problem of tax evasion and say “you are not bored, they will complain about it, let it be for the next”. I do not, of course, claim the infallible. What we seek, however, as a government – not just me – is to go on a European road, a path of common sense! So that we can leave some positive footprint on what we do! “