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Adonis Georgiadis stated that the first gathering was held at a home in anticipation of the 2027 elections. He thanked the host for the invitation and the attendees for their participation and discussion. He mentioned that he responded to queries and explained issues that, according to him, were not sufficiently covered on television channels, such as the functioning of the spending cap and the need for coordination with the European Commission for a possible unilateral reduction of fuel taxes. He urged anyone interested in organizing a similar gathering at their home to contact his office. #Εκλογές2027 #Πολιτική #Συγκέντρωση (translated)

The Proper Greek Analyst criticized publications from Kontra, Eleftheros Typos, Political, and Dimokratia, arguing that they presented as a Greek success an exception that would pave the way for a reduction of fuel taxes or investments amounting to 1 billion euros. He described the coverage as misleading and said it confused two different requests. According to him, the government's request for temporary reductions in the Special Consumption Tax or VAT on fuels not to be counted toward the deficit was rejected. He argued that such measures would directly support citizens and businesses and that they had been implemented without requests to the Commission from 11 EU countries. He also cited a Reuters publication regarding the rejection of requests from Greece and Italy for greater fiscal flexibility. On the contrary, he mentioned that a request for exemption from fiscal rules on spending for energy projects had been accepted. In his post, this possibility did not concern only Greece: a Commission announcement dated 18/8/26, with code C/2026/4514, stipulated an exemption of up to 0.6% of GDP cumulatively over two years for countries that would apply. He estimated that this corresponded for Greece to 1.56 billion euros, with an GDP of 260 billion euros at current prices in 2026, and not the 1 billion euros that, as he wrote, the government planned to allocate. The Proper Greek Analyst added that Italy's request, which, according to ANSA, concerned 0.6% of GDP or 14 billion euros, was expected to be approved by Monday. He contrasted this amount with the 0.38% of GDP or 1 billion euros attributed to the Greek plan. For Greek projects, he mentioned grants of 200 million euros for energy storage batteries from renewable sources, 320 million euros for railroad safety and expansion projects, 200 million euros for heat pumps and solar water heaters for 100,000 beneficiaries, 117 million euros for energy upgrades of 109 public buildings and universities, 50 million euros for photovoltaics, batteries, and heating systems for 10,000 beneficiaries, 50 million euros for carbon capture and storage in industry, and 45 million euros for 246 school units. He stated that, beyond the subsidies for households, the remaining projects would not directly benefit citizens. #Ελλάδα #ενέργεια #δημοσιονομικά (translated)

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Alexis Tsipras stated that since 2019, rents, fuels, and prices in supermarkets had increased by 70% to 100%, while, as he said, wages were now only competing with those in Bulgaria. He argued that the majority of society could not make ends meet and that the government was pretending not to understand it. He accused it of only being interested in deals with powerful interests and not in people and their problems. #Κοινωνία #Οικονομία #Δικαιοσύνη (translated)

We aim for no Greek to be left without coverage during the winter. Presenting the amendment, Dimitris Markopoulos explained that the existing subsidy regime is being extended to cover heating oil, with the calculation of the support being based on the net value of the invoices, excluding VAT. #Πολιτική #Καύσιμα #Επιδότηση (translated)

The Italian Prime Minister Meloni announced that the government is ready to intervene to limit fuel prices through rolling taxes, securing about 160 million euros, while highlighting the difficulties in reducing the price of diesel due to increased taxes. #Μελόνι #καύσιμα #φορολογία (translated)

Alexis Tsipras wrote that ministers and MPs of New Democracy participated, as he said, in a display of arrogance. He criticized them for claiming there is no inflation in fuels, citing the many cars on the roads, and for declaring solidarity with employers on the grounds that they are being blackmailed by employees. He described them as modern-day Marie Antoinettes. #ΝΔ #Ακρίβεια #Πολιτική (translated)

The Consumer Protection Service stated that fuel prices in Cyprus are acceptable and lower than the EU average, however, it has caused reactions in the Parliament where MPs asked for more details regarding the calculation formula and there were concerns about the lack of price reductions by fuel station operators after the subsidies. #Καύσιμα #Κύπρος #ΠροστασίαΚαταναλωτή (translated)

The post mentioned that gasoline and diesel were becoming more expensive, while households and businesses were being pressured and the refineries were making large profits. It criticized the government because, as it wrote, it planned to subsidize the cost of living with citizens' money, and wondered how much longer this situation would continue. It added that with the start of the new parliamentary period, it brought up the relevant issue for the third time. (translated)

The author of the post immediately called for measures regarding inflation and fuel, arguing that governments had the flexibility and authority to limit energy costs. He added that Europe's inertia could not be used as an excuse by the government. https://t.co/RAcRwhNpnd #καύσιμα #ενέργεια #πολιτική #EU (translated)