New measures against the precision rally – The plan for electricity and gas bills

Of Dimitris Gatsiou

Conversely, the time is counting for the unveiling of the new national plan for dealing with energy… Unions. The elaboration by the government of the shielding measures for households and businesses continues, with intensive pace and the goal is that any interventions, finally, are decided, to significantly reduce the electricity and gas bills.

In fact, after the relevant prime ministerial signals, from the podium of the cabinet, the public positions of government officials show that we are not far from the relevant announcements, with the message that is sent to speak of a “decisive and substantial reinforcement” with a long horizon .

“Europe is lagging behind. This is an unpleasant reality. We want quick decisions. That is why Mr Mitsotakis comes and says that, based on the planning and preparation we have done all this time, based on the performance of the economy and the clean “We have an image now, as the situation is shaped, we will make a decisive intervention, which will lead the people to pay for electricity cheaper than they pay today”, said (Sky) the government spokesman, Giannis Oikonomou.

The scenarios under consideration are many for a move with the number one goal to bring the retail sectors close to the pre-energy crisis level. Such as the wholesale price ceiling and the interventions in the adjustment clause.

“Such interventions, such as a technocratic algorithm such as the adjustment clause, operate in normal conditions. We do not have normal conditions here, so we need emergency interventions,” said Deputy Interior Minister Stelios Petsas.

The government, as it has become clear in the last twenty-four hours, is determined to proceed with the implementation of its plan for the energy crisis, even without the. Parliament of Brussels.

At the same time, Megaro Maximou and financial staff will use every available resource to support consumers, without derailing the fiscal balance.

In this context, a longer-term strategy is proposed, which will “embrace” as much of society as possible. The internal government meetings will intensify in the coming days, in order for the relevant announcements to come closer in time, especially since the “frugal” northern Member States do not seem willing to agree to the adoption of a network of interventions that will be a strong lifeline. for the millions of European citizens.

In the … frame and the accuracy in the basket

In addition to energy, the government is planning measures for accuracy… Among other things, the reduction of VAT on a small number of goods, a new check of accuracy, but also the extension of reduced VAT to catering-transport-tourism in the second half of 2022 are being considered.

The second increase in the minimum wage, in 2022, also supports the income of millions of citizens. Now, it stands at 713 euros, from 663 euros that was on January 1, while, if the previous increase of 2% is taken into account, there is a total increase of 9.7% or 63 euros per month in 2022.

As executives point out, the increase also applies to the three-year regime which will continue to be paid to those who are entitled to it. Specifically:

– The minimum wage and the minimum wage are increased up to 30% depending on the years of service

– The increase of the minimum wage also entails the unemployment benefit. Until April 30, the daily allowance is 16.29 euros and the monthly 407.25 euros. As of yesterday, the daily allowance is set at 17.51 ​​euros and 438 euros, respectively.

Source: Capital

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