“The new minimum wage will not have the number 8 in front of it,” the labor minister said. Kostis Hatzidakisthus “slowing down” scenarios that indicated that the government might announce something new minimal salary at 800 euros.

In particular, Mr. Hatzidakis, in response to a question he received in his TV interview on MEGA, said that “he will not have 8, the minimum wage” in front of him, explaining that “800 euros will mean an increase of about 12 %”.

And he noted: “Inflation was at the level of 9.5%, it is predicted at the level of 5%, GDP grew by 5.6%.” All this must be weighed, if we are serious. We have to balance between business opportunities – because if the business closes, there will be no workers – and, on the other hand, businesses will also have to see an increased need for workers due to the inflation introduced. This will be reflected in the significant increase that will be given.”