Emergency assistance in the amount of 200 to 300 euros, depending on the size of their pensions, will be received by pensioners who didn’t see a raise due to ‘personal differences’, PM says Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

“Emergency assistance will be provided to pensioners who have not had an increase in pensions since 01.01.23,” the Prime Minister said, answering a related question during a press conference with regional media in Kozani. “It will be from 200 to 300 euros, depending on the size of the pension each person receives,” he added.

The prime minister said details would be provided tomorrow, Wednesday, by the financial staff. As he clarified, this will be a one-time assistance. The Prime Minister noted that the total amount of emergency assistance is estimated at around 300 million euros, noting that the economy is growing better than expected and there is now a clearer picture of budget execution.

Throwing arrows at SYRIZA, he accused him of “cutting pensions” and noted that “personal differences” were a product of the “law of Katrugalos.” According to him, there are pensioners with low pensions who have not had an increase since January 1, and who will be provided with emergency assistance.

Repayment of new and old debts

At the same time, the Prime Minister also announced a scheme of 36 to 72 payments on new debts of permanent borrowers, which is expected to be announced tomorrow. The specialization of new mechanisms will be done tomorrow by the Government’s Economic Headquarters.

In addition, as the Prime Minister mentioned, all those who wish to renew their participation in the old installment schemes will be able to do so by paying two monthly installments.

Agricultural oil: Excise duty refund for the whole year 2023

In addition, the Prime Minister announced that the return of the excise tax on agricultural oil will be funded for the whole of 2023.

“Something better may appear in Greek-Turkish relations”

“I never closed the door of dialogue with her Turkey“, stressed the Prime Minister, answering the question whether earthquake and the help that our country hastened to provide contributed to the improvement of relations, against the backdrop of Mevlut Cavusoglu’s statements.

“I support Mevlut Cavusoglu’s statement that things can get better, but I also understand the fears of some that we may return to the bad habits of the past, I hope and wish that this does not happen,” the Prime Minister said and added. : “I have never closed the door to dialogue. In Turkey, they know that Greek foreign policy has now gained depth and substance. Greece will continue to strengthen its position as a deterrent, which is not necessarily directed against Turkey.”

“I hope that something positive will come out of this,” he repeated, adding that Greece would continue to provide assistance to Turkey. “The next day, we will also be present at the restoration,” he stressed.

Answering a question about the healthcare sector, he called the issue of staffing regional hospitals a priority. The Prime Minister also mentioned that the region of Western Macedonia will become a model region in the transition to green.