D. Mantzos: The problems of the energy crisis are too serious to be treated with populism

“The government must take seriously and abandon misguided and provocative statements that” people are not cold “and that” only the rich put oil in cars, “said Change Movement spokesman Dimitris Mantzos, commenting on statements by the Minister of Development. Adonis Georgiadis.

Mr. Mantzos added that the problems brought by the energy crisis are very serious and very pressing to be dealt with with riots and populism.

Pointing out that citizens and businesses are waiting for solutions here and now, he reiterated the proposals of KINAL-PASOK for:

– The immediate introduction of a ceiling in the clause of adjustment of electricity bills.

– The taxation of the super profits of the electricity producers, with a special contribution.

– The reduction of VAT on basic consumer goods and VAT on fuel, for as long as the crisis lasts.

– The increase of the minimum wage, in real terms, which corresponds to inflation.

– New EKAS for low-income retirees.

Source: Capital

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