Alexis Tsipras stated that within consecutive days, farmers, fishermen, and transporters had reported that they were struggling to make ends meet, while the list of professionals facing difficulties was growing. He claimed that the government, instead of reducing VAT or subsidizing fuel at the pump, was this year pursuing budget surpluses, possibly to distribute them as "handouts" in April, just before the elections. He added that professionals and households needed support immediately to cope with the difficult winter ahead. #Αγρότες #Οικονομία #Στήριξη (translated)