Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the political leadership of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance under Kyriakos Pierrakakis, specialized in the specialization of new support interventions today (22.4.2025).
The Mitsotakis announcements were based on today’s ELSTAT announcements and Eurostat, according to which it was achieved Primary surplus of 4.8% of GDP or EUR 11.4 billion.
Mr Mitsotakis announced the three basic interventions totaling € 1 billion (with the primary surplus being € 5.4 billion higher than that provided for by the report while the General Government Balance will be € 4.9 billion), which will be more than € 4.9 billion) and will be more than € 4.9 billion):
1. Return from the state of a full rent In November 2025 (and every November) to tenants.
2. Payment of a single amount of 250 euros In addition, in addition to their income, in November 2025 (and every November) at 1.5 million low -income pensioners, uninsured elders and people with disabilities.
3. Increase in Public Investment Program by EUR 500 million.
Specifically, Mr. Pierrakakis said that the part of the extra 2024 surplus should be distributed this year, while in September, the prime minister will announce the package for 2026.
- In relation to the rent return (in the bank account of the tenants by the state), Mr. Pierrakakis said that The measure will concern the main residence and student residence.
The maximum amount for the main house is EUR 800 plus 50 euros for each dependent member and up to 800 euros for a student house. For unmarried There is a income threshold for 20,000 euros annually, for married 28,000 euros without children. For married The income threshold is EUR 28,000 and is increased by 4,000 euros for each dependent child. For single parent families The annual income threshold is EUR 31,000, increased by 5,000 for the second child, plus 5,000 euros for the third etc.
Property in property of the beneficiaries may not exceed EUR 120,000 for one -person households, increased by 20,000 euros for each dependent member.
For the return of a student residence rental, no existing income and property criteria.
The rental refund for the main residence, along with a student residence, may not exceed 1,700 euros, while the amount of refund for two student residences may not exceed 1,600 euros.
The amounts will be calculated on the basis of rents declared in 2024 and will be refunded 1/12 of those paid by the tenant. Those who pay more than 800 euros will receive a refund of up to 800 euros.
The rent return will be tax -free.
Eligible will be 80% of households. At 230 million euros per annual cost.
- Regarding the provision of 250 euros for low -income pensioners over 65, Mr. Pierrakakis said that he would be paid until November 30 of each year, starting this year.
Beneficiaries will be those who have income of up to 14,000 euros (for unmarried).
For married, the limit is 26,000 euros.
The total value of real estate is 200,000 euros and 300,000 euros respectively, that is, for the bastards and pensioners.
There are no income and property criteria for disabled benefits. Beneficiaries will be 62% of pensioners. Overall beneficiaries exceed 1.4 million and the cost of this intervention amounts to EUR 340 million.
- Compared to the € 500m increase in the RIP, Mr Pierrakakis said that thanks to it we would have the largest public investment program we have ever had.