PASOK-KINAL: Mr. Mitsotakis ‘thaws’ the hydrocarbon mining that his government ‘froze’

“At a time when society is facing an unprecedented wave of precision and is paying for the government’s reluctance to take substantial shield measures for households and businesses, the prime minister has announced that he is ‘thawing’ hydrocarbon exploration,” he said. “”, comments PASOK-KINAL.

In a statement, the opposition party states that “the exploitation of hydrocarbon deposits was a strategic choice of the PASOK governments and culminated in 2014 when the Greek Parliament ratified the first three contracts for exploration.”

“Eight years have passed since then,” adds PASOK-KINAL, “during which time no progress has been made under the responsibility of the governments of ND and SYRIZA, with the result that the country is dependent on imported gas and is reluctant to speculate.” of fossil fuel markets “.

He continued: “Even if hydrocarbon exploration succeeds, citizens will see results in the long run. Now is the time for immediate solutions such as imposing a cap on the adjustment clause and tariffs, taxing the energy companies’ super profits and reducing VAT. in basic goods “.

As Ch. Trikoupi concludes, “the PASOK-Movement for Change has a clear position on energy issues, emphasizing the utilization of domestic natural resources as well as the smooth and socially equitable energy transition to clean energy choices in response to climate change and social inequalities.” “.

Source: Capital

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