The six messages of the Prime Minister on the energy crisis

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The energy problem prevailed during yesterday’s debate between Prime Minister K. Mitsotakis and SEV President D. Papalexopoulos, as one of the main issues that concerns society, the economy and businesses today.

From the positions of Mr. Mitsotakis it became clear that dealing with the effects of the energy crisis is high on the agenda of the government’s priorities, which also promotes initiatives to improve the environment in the energy markets but also to strengthen the companies that are being tested today. from the high energy costs.

But what are the messages sent yesterday by the Prime Minister in relation to the main problem that affects households and businesses today?

First, Mr. Mitsotakis described as astronomical the burden of many households, even poor from the crisis, noting that the platform opens to return 60% of the excess cost.

At the same time, from July 1, the new measures will apply in the wholesale market, the aim of which is to give predictability to the average costs for households and businesses. Energy costs, however, will remain higher than in the past due to the turmoil.

Secondly, in relation to the fuel market, Mr. Mitsotakis stressed that announcements of new measures will come soon that will not intervene horizontally but targeted. Those who can respond to the crisis will not be rewarded, the prime minister said.

Thirdly, Mr. Mitsotakis acknowledged that the liberalization of energy markets in Greece has not followed the same steps as in other European countries. However, he pointed out that a decisive step for stability in the electricity market was taken with the rescue of PPC, which was on the verge of bankruptcy.

Fourth, for businesses, Mr. Mitsotakis said that the government’s priority is to solve the obstacles so that they can produce energy themselves and meet part of their energy needs from cheap energy from RES.

Fifth, the Prime Minister acknowledged that there are delays in the licensing arm, although as he said the problem is pan-European and several countries abroad are in a worse position than Greece. However, he added, substantial discussions are taking place with the EU on a pan-European legislative coverage that will simplify the RES licensing process at national level as well.

Finally, the Prime Minister referred to the CBAM mechanism, for which the country’s industry expresses strong concern and concern that it will cause a dramatic increase in costs for European companies that can not be covered by any tariff mechanism at the EU border.

Mr. Mitsotakis assured that Greece will not accept any regulation or measure that will put Greek industry at a disadvantage compared to other countries.