«In a very steady way we have prepared a policy of reforming the consumer protection system and market supervision and in the coming days the consultation begins – and then the voting in Parliament – for the new independent authority, with a 5 -year -old commander, independently of the political circles, with 300 political circles, with 300 political circles.“, The Minister of Development stressed, Takis Theodorikakos, Speaking to SKAI 100.3. “We give the institutional framework, infrastructure and tools to make the new authority effective, a transitional commander will be appointed and the Commander and Deputy Commander will begin. “he added and called on the opposition to support this important reform.
“We work with entrepreneurship on the basis of respect for the laws and concern everyone, whether no kiosk or billion turnover,” Mr Theodorikakos continued, noting that if he did not sign the fines he would be a breach of duty. “I have to honor the confidence of the citizens, the Prime Minister and the oath I have given.” “The only way to go ahead is to adhere to the laws,” he said. Asked about the reactions of the supermarket that fines were imposed He replied that “everyone has the right to appeal to justice, but must present truths and not lies. I challenge the company that claims to have been licensed by the Ministry of Development: if there is such a license, they should show it. “
Referring to the subject of inflation He pointed out that the main problem is the amount of rents, where one in three families staying in rent has suffered large increases and is having a very difficult time. “Given the increase in electricity prices, so they reach the supermarket exhausted.” “That’s why the government is subsidizing citizens with a rent a year and this is something that is being done for the first time,” he noted.
“At the Ministry of Development we do everything in our power to reduce prices, in collaboration with the food industry and supermarkets, this will help significantly in the deployment of inflation,” Mr Theodorikakos said and talked about the initiative to reduce prices at least 1,000. “It is a tangible proof that we care about every human being, for every family,” the Minister of Development said. Asked about the Competition committee He noted: “I want the Competition Committee to do its job more effectively and we are reinforcing it with the means required.”
“We are making a reality the reforms that the market needs, based on the needs of society,” Mr. Theodorikakos stressed, noting that we have achieved the second lower inflation in the EU. He recalled that “the ND has won the elections in 2023, but now they have a 16% inflationary election, but now Kyriakos Mitsotakis, which does not mean that there are no social issues. ” “The government is working with a plan for a more productive economy,” he said. In this context, he referred to the three new regimes of the development law on major investment, manufacturing, border areas and areas of special support. He also mentioned the initiatives to enhance research and innovation, the strengthening of the technological and research institutes with 370 million to upgrade their infrastructure and equipment, as well as start -ups.
Talking about Code of Conduct said its application is controlled by DIMEA, He pointed out that the profit margin ceiling had been abolished and concluded by saying that “we have to work to boost the country’s disposable income and productivity and we are working to do. As inflation increased, the minimum wage increased respectively and the development of social residence is ongoing. ” “Granting a rent is an act of solidarity and is within the values of the ND that is patriotism, freedom and solidarity. The elections are judged according to the prevailing dilemmas and who will have the most effective solution. The ND offers the guarantees of stability and the best prospects and the Greeks will give it a strong mandate to move forward for a stronger, productive and safe country, “the Minister of Development concluded.