In his interview on ERT, Mr. Hatzitheodosiou highlighted the significant increase in expenses that small and medium-sized commercial businesses are facing, and he pointed out that the major issue for entrepreneurship in 2025 will be housing, including professional real estate, with lease contracts expiring.

Regarding commercial activity, the president of the ACCI identified three sales channels: the internet, multinational companies, and small and medium-sized businesses. He noted that a large portion of turnover is now shifting to the first two options, with economic and social consequences for SMEs, 90% of which are family businesses whose wealth stays within the country.

The president also referred to unfair practices used by some large international online platforms and emphasized the need for intervention at the European level.