Parliament: All measures announced by Kyriakos Mitsotakis in program reports

The extension of market access, the increase in the public sector, the reduction of ENFIA, the permanence of the youth pass and other measures for a sector of government policy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in parliament yesterday as part of the debate on the project reports.

In summary, the actions, interventions and reforms from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ speech on Thursday to the presentation of the government’s program statements in Parliament include:

Parliament: National Plan for Greece in 2027

In general, based on what Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced yesterday, the government’s goals are to:

Restoration of investment grade and early repayment of first MoU bilateral loans by the end of 2023

-Reasonable primary surpluses and reduction of public debt below 140% of GDP by 2027

-Unemployment will drop to 8% by 2027

– Increase exports to 60% of GDP

Reducing inequalities and raising the minimum wage to 950 euros and the average wage to 1,500 euros by 2027

-By 2027, 90% of the state’s nearly 4,500 administrative procedures will be digitized.

Initiation of constitutional review by proposed parliament in 2025

-Upgrading defense equipment with 24 Rafale fighters, upgrading 83 F-16s to “Viber”, acquisition of 3 Belhara warships, delivery of Greek F-35s

As for Immediate economic activities The Prime Minister announced:

-From 1/1/2024, the new state salary will come into force with horizontal increment for all employees after 15 years. Special emphasis is given to the remuneration of those holding responsible positions and those with families

Extension of Market Pass for the coming months to cover 10% of most households’ monthly purchases

–A new reduction of ENFIA 10% for properties insured against natural calamities

Additional tax deduction of 1,000 euros for families with children

At the end of 2023, one-time assistance derived from growth surplus continues for those who continue to suffer from Katrukalo’s individual difference.

– Working pensioners will not have their pension reduced by 30%. Instead, they’ll get it in full, with only a small deduction on their extra income from their second statement – now statutory – wages.

About Medium term economic activities Here is what was announced:

– 30% reduction in assumptions.

– Also slowdown of insurance contributions by one unit

Phasing out professional fees for freelancers

Parliament: Support activities for youth and related to education

Along with minimum and average wage increases, further reductions in insurance contributions and an increase in the tax-free allowance of 1,000 euros for families with children, the prime minister said:

–Increase in family allowance 20 euros for first child and additional 50 euros for 2nd child for civil servants

–150 Euros Youth Pass for every 18 and 19 year old For travel and cultural activities, from September onwards

– In the autumn, the study for the national program for the improvement of school units will begin. Based on the new model of architectural specifications, all new school buildings will henceforth follow

A six-month training and international certification program for 100,000 workers and the unemployed in high-demand IT and technical specialties. A certificate – a passport for businesses in this space, which is already asking more and more specialized professionals.

-The interstate agreements of Article 28 of the Constitution have already been implemented, which, under the responsibility of the National Higher Education Commission, already provide the opportunity to recognize foreign universities wishing to invest in Greece. Doing so will clarify the state of today’s postsecondary education landscape. While it prepares the framework for future reform of Article 16

– Construction of new student residences for 8,500 students

– Continuation of the affordable housing program “My House”, which has already provided 4,700 houses with affordable mortgages.

Upgrade – expansion of urban transport with new metros of Athens and Thessaloniki and electrification of the bus fleet

-In the context of an inclusive society, all national programs continue to be used for citizens with disabilities, for gender equality, for the LGBTI+ community and for children.

What is planned for pensioners?

In addition to continuing one-time support for pensioners with individual distinction and revising reservations Working pensionersThe Prime Minister noted:

– Permanent exemption for former EKAS beneficiaries from participating in their medicine costs

-Pension increase of more than 3% effective 1/1/24

What is offered to workers in the private sector?

Increasing the minimum wage to 950 euros and the average wage to 1,500 euros until 2027

– Working pensioners will not have their pension reduced by 30%. Instead, they will receive it in full, with only a small deduction on their extra income from their second declared – and now statutory – wage.

-30% off inventory

-One more unit is offset by insurance contributions

Phasing out professional fees for freelancers

Public servants

– Application for new salary with effect from January 1, 2024

-Special allowances for responsible positions, workers with children

Family Support Activities

-Increase in family allowance of 20 Euros for 1st child and 50 Euros for government employees for 2nd child and above.

Additional tax deduction of 1,000 euros for families with children

Parliament: What will happen to health?

The biggest question arises with the reconstruction of EKAV, especially after incidents where patients died due to shortage. Specifically: Given

A special team of 250 biker-rescuers was formed ahead of the ambulances and quickly administered first aid.

– 800 rescue personnel are employed in EKAV

There are specialized personnel from the Armed Forces and the Fire Department to fill staff gaps in more than 50 regions of Greece.

Aircraft and crew are leased for search, rescue and primary transport services from remote areas

About them Institutions, Government and Democracy The following were announced:

– Expenditure of party events by an independent body, the Hellenic Finance Council

EYDAP and EYATH are a national strategy for managing and protecting water resources by transitioning them from Superfund to state control by SYRIZA.

– Setting up an Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister on Artificial Intelligence issues from the most brilliant Greek thinkers inside and outside the borders

Major infrastructure projects

– Thessaloniki Metro works are completed

– The Athens Metro is expanding

-Patras-Pirgos highway is being implemented

The E-65 axis is implemented in central Greece

– BOAK is being built in Crete

– New airport at Castelli

Double regeneration of the Botanic Gardens

– New Thessaloniki Region (fly-over)

– 5,700 small, medium and large projects in every region of the country, more than 60 billion, with 12 regional development projects

With information from APE-MPE