Kyriakos Pierrakakis: Only 10% of the additional surplus comes from taxes
“It would be irresponsible if we had ‘scraped the bottom of the barrel’ — we still have ‘ammunition’; we have preserved fiscal space of around €200 million”
New package of measures: What pensioners, tenants, and families with children gain — and by how much
Expanded benefits, new income and asset thresholds, and first-time beneficiaries — all amounts and criteria explained
Breakdown of the measures: Support for pensioners set at €300 every November, with more beneficiaries included
On the energy side, the subsidy on diesel is extended for May, with an aid of 20 cents per litre - To support households, the income thresholds for rent reimbursement are increased