In a way that will provide local communities even greater income support, especially to Akrites and those who keep the country upright under more difficult conditions, the government aims to reduce its VAT In the islands, in the gradual abolition of ENFIA and in the implementation of more tax reduction measures for families, young people, freelancers and farmers, “the Minister of National Economy and Finance stressed. Kyriakos Pierrakakis In an interview on Aeolos TV television.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis agreed that the reduction of VAT by 30% in the acritical islands of the North Aegean Region, the Prefecture of Evros and the Dodecanese Prefecture is coming to correct an injustice, as until recently it was only in place in five islands that maintain refugees.
Positive the first reactions from measures
Kyriakos Pierrakakis characterized the first messages received by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance for the measures. “The general response to tax reform is very positive,” he said, answering a question, stressing that it is going to become even more positive when citizens understand the difference in practice.
Indeed, as he added, the targeted reducing VAT on acrimonious and other small islands has resulted in this measure concerning the whole local community, as there is the particularity that most businesses belong to islands.
Development each year, change of productive model and real convergence with the EU
The minister pointed out that the best recipe for supporting citizens at the moment is “development every year”, explaining that this way the dividend of this development will be able to return to society and especially to those who need it.
Finally, the minister referred to the “great pending”, as he typically said, which remains the change of the country’s productive model, in order to achieve real convergence with the European Union. “The country almost bankrupt three times. We had to cover the territory of the lost decade and at the same time support the income of the citizens, but without the repetition of the same mistake. “
Quality Greek products to reach around the world
At this point he also referred to the important role the islands can play in this direction, as very good Greek products, such as those in the Greek islands, must reach as many as possible.
Flexibility and immediacy for transport equivalent
The minister also answered the transport equivalent, a tool for supporting islands. “Last year, our 425,000 islanders were supported by the shipping equivalent and € 88 million, if I am not mistaken, which was the total cost of tickets, 42 million were covered by the state budget, by the Public Investment Program. I know there were some delays, although by June 10 this year, 9 million had already been paid, “he said, adding that” our goal is to get even faster, in an even more effective way, so that we can support our islanders – after all, it is financially in financial way. “