On a topical issue in which he accuses the government of fueling profiteering instead of protecting citizens, the leader of the official opposition testified to the prime minister, Alexis Tsiprasasking that substantial measures be taken to combat this phenomenon.

As the President of SYRIZA-PS reports, the exploding prices of energy, fuel and basic necessities have created a suffocating environment for workers, households and businesses and undermined the growth prospects of the Greek economy, with official data confirming the grim reality faced by the social majority in our country .

Actual Question of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance President Alexis Tsipras: Government Feeds Dirty Profits Instead of Protecting Citizens – https://t.co/YSCmPOsNnP pic.twitter.com/d5hkN6Mz26

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He adds that in this context the government of the SR steadfastly refuses to regulate the energy market with a ceiling on the wholesale and retail price of electricity, limit the profit margin of energy producers, move to real taxation of excess profits and renationalize the PPC to operate as a public utility. It is significant that in September 2022 alone, the excess profits of electricity suppliers for residential and commercial consumers amount to 485 million euros, Mr. Tsipras notes.

The official opposition leader urges the prime minister to answer why the government is not taking meaningful measures to combat speculation, and whether it intends to reduce indirect taxes on food and fuel in order to make life easier for society.

In particular, he asks the Prime Minister:

• If the government intends to reduce indirect taxes on food and fuel in order to significantly facilitate the life of society?
• Why does the government not take effective measures to combat speculation and does not exercise the necessary control to reduce the phenomena of unscrupulous profits?