G. Economou: If Europe does not act immediately, a new crisis of populism is coming across the continent

“There is no doubt that if Europe does not act immediately, in fact, as it did with the pandemic, then we will not be facing only an economic crisis that we will not be able to face. We will also be facing a new crisis of populism throughout the world. “Europe, which will have indefinite consequences for the European way of life as we know it. ‘ from the first moment it tries to use what is possible, until Europe makes its decisions.

He pointed out that there is our national plan to mitigate the consequences of accuracy, especially in energy. “The money given is not small. Obviously the price increases are high. Already, in April, everyone will see a much bigger boost in the electricity bills that are given directly to households. Businesses will also see it. It is still the measures for gasoline. “diesel, the 200 euro allowance,” he said.

“Before Easter, a very large number of our fellow citizens will receive financial support, which will not solve his problem, but will allow him to meet some basic needs. This philosophy of targeted movement to those in need has been judged by “There is a combination of measures because we need to have reserves in order to be able to deal with a situation that is dynamic,” Oikonomou added.

As for the scandal, he said that the controls are intensive, fines are falling and fines have fallen on large retail chains. “The audits will continue in view of Easter at all levels. Once the relevant amendment is passed, we will learn the names. We can and do these intensive audits because we have instituted the” cutter “in profits. No one can have a profit margin greater than this which he had last September, “he said.

Referring to the super profits of energy companies after noting that a few days ago PPC, the largest provider, said losses, because the support it gave to citizens, as he characteristically said, all the previous period, in fact “ate” and rightly added its profits that RAE. issued a statement and said that the method and process of determining profits is underway and we are waiting for its conclusion in the near future. “That is, RAE itself says it has not sent anything. We expect it to send any profits it finds and the government is committed to what it will do. The opposition narrative that we do not care about the world, but for three, five, ten who multiply their profits, it is a thousand-played project, which can not withstand serious criticism, “he said.

Finally, the government spokesman, referring to the demands of society, stressed that in this explosive climate, people do not make any request for political change, because they know that “hares from hats” do not come out. “And he knows it because he tried it again several years ago” he said and added “people tell us” do the best you can. Do as much as possible, without lying to us, without creating expectations that you will not be able to realize and without shaking the country in the air. “The fact that people always want more is perfectly normal. “The passing day is to do as much as we can, to stand by the people and face the crises.”