“The political choice of the government is unfair and ineffective because it is made with an eye to the ballot box, and we are not proposing a policy of an electoral nature, but a permanent, stable, social democratic choice,” President PASOK said. Movement for Change, Nikos Androulakis visiting Oreokastro Central Market.

“The government’s political choice is unfair and inefficient because it is taken with an eye to the ballot box and not with an eye to the real problems of the Greek people,” said Mr. Androulakis, adding that the cost of living is one of the highest in Europe, and wages are one of the lowest.

To the constant problems of the Greek economy due to the economic and energy crisis, new ones have been added, for this permanent options are needed, he emphasized and explained: and in other European states. This:

– A new ECAS for low-income pensioners who are in a very difficult situation.

– Raising the minimum wage.

– Reduced VAT on basic goods, a decision taken by many European countries.

– A strong social state of public health and public education to reduce inflexible spending that makes the daily life of every Greek family very difficult.

– And, of course, the policy of market control. Unfortunately, speculation is widespread. That is why there needs to be intense control in the market so that it can be suppressed and so that Greek citizens can live with a lower cost of living, and not some cunning people taking advantage of this financial crisis at the expense of the many.”

Accompanied by deputies Haris Kastanidis, Giorgos Arvanitidis, Constantina Adamou, leaders, members and friends of the party, Mr. Androulakis walked through the central market of Oreokastro. He went into shops, exchanged Christmas wishes with sellers and customers, and his conversations were dominated by issues of punctuality and the energy crisis.

After completing the tour, he sat in a local cafe.