The press secretary of New Democracy analyzes the government measures regarding accuracy and income, highlighting measures, tax cuts and political confrontation.
The government’s agenda for the economy and the daily lives of citizens is once again at the center of the political debate, as the New Democracy spokesperson, Alexandra Sdoukou, outlines a framework of ongoing measures aimed at boosting incomes and addressing the pressures of rising costs. At a time when the cost of living remains one of the most burdensome issues for households, the government is seeking to highlight a combination of tax relief, market controls , and wage increases as central policy pillars, while simultaneously noting that price trends is significantly linked to international factors and that pressure on disposable income remains a complex and ongoing challenge for economic policy.
In the review of the government’s work, as well as in all “the things the government is doing in an effort to solve everyday problems,” on issues of income and inflation, as well as on the opposition’s allegations, the New Democracy spokesperson, Alexandra Sdoukou, speaking today on ACTION 24, MEGA News, and ERTnews.
The report
Ms. Sdoukou initially referred to the report on the government’s work, “which comes as we mark the completion of three years in office.” She emphasized that “the review is every government’s minimum obligation to society; it is not meant for us to smugly pat ourselves on the back, but so that citizens can judge us on what we promised, what we’ve done, and what remains to be done.”
He noted that “this is a major difference from the other parties, and especially from the Tsipras era, when not only did he fail to provide an accountability report, but he also tried to shift the blame for everything that happened onto everyone else.” She further emphasized that “not only are we not afraid of being compared, but for us, the government’s performance review is both a goal and a mark of credibility.”
The New Democracy spokesperson highlighted the government’s and the party’s ongoing engagement with citizens, emphasizing that “the prime minister and party officials—not just during the election campaign but always—have been and continue to go on tours and visit cities to listen to citizens’ concerns. Both Kyriakos Mitsotakis and our party officials, on every tour and in every interaction with citizens, listen, take notes, take action, and provide solutions.”
“We are adding tools to tackle the cost-of-living crisis”
Referring to the pressing issue of the cost-of-living crisis, Ms. Sdoukou acknowledged that “inflation is the number one issue; a large part of this inflation is imported, caused by international crises, and it erodes citizens’ income, but the fight against it is an ongoing effort, and we are constantly adding more and more tools.”
She pointed out that “we’re cutting taxes so people see more money in their pockets; we’ve capped profit margins; and through strict market oversight, we’re trying to tackle it— which is exactly why we established the new independent authority that conducts ongoing inspections and imposes fines.” Ms. Sdoukou noted that “the government has adopted a package of measures worth 800 million euros that provides 150 euros per child to families, as well as support for the middle class and retirees.” At the same time, “we managed to keep electricity prices in check despite the war; prices remained stable on coastal ferries as well, and we provided subsidies to farmers for fertilizer purchases to prevent future increases in food prices.”
He noted that “this doesn’t mean we don’t understand that the problem persists; when you go to the checkout and see the prices, no matter what we say about economic indicators, the reality is difficult. But the truth is that there are no magic solutions that can tackle inflation with a single law or provision. That is why we are continuously increasing citizens’ incomes through wage hikes and tax cuts; that is why we have raised the minimum wage and the average wage.”
The New Democracy press secretary also responded to statements by representatives of Tsipras’s party regarding “better days” under his administration, reminding them that “Back then, with Varoufakis and Tsipras’s signatures, banks were closing and citizens were waiting in line for a few euros. Today you’ve forgotten all that and are calling the imposition of 30% taxes on the middle class a ‘pro-people’ policy, and how you saddled us with 100 billion from a third, unnecessary memorandum.”
When asked about the “Leave” letter, Ms. Sdoukou emphasized that these are his personal views, adding, however, that we must all remember that “New Democracy ultimately always stands united behind a single line. Each of us, regardless of our political influence, must not forget that we serve this party. Its history and significance are greater than our personal beliefs. This awareness helps us express ourselves with greater restraint.”
