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Tsiaras: “We have met many of the farmers’ demands; there is room for further interventions, and society expects responsibility”(updated)

The Minister of Rural Development issued a new call for dialogue to the farmers, announcing interventions and measures across five key pillars of the farmers’ demands. Immediately afterward, a response from the road blockades is expected

See all the farmers’ demands to the government: They do not want OPEKEPE’s control to be transferred to AADE

Farmers are reacting to the cleanup of the subsidy mechanism through the transfer of OPEKEPE’s responsibilities to AADE, as decided by the government. Among other things, they are demanding minimum guaranteed prices and electricity at 7 cents, and they want the money that was stolen to be returned and distributed to the real beneficiaries

Mitsotakis to farmers: Dialogue cannot take place with ultimatums – Roadblocks undermine your struggle – We are examining a new support package

He says he is surprised by the farmers’ “no” – “Whoever rejects the principles of democracy assumes a great burden toward society” – Reiterates that the government’s door remains open for a meeting

Farmers to submit their demands today after saying no to Monday’s meeting – Mitsotakis’ response expected

“We will not leave the roadblocks until the government takes a position,” say the farmers – New call for dialogue but also a warning of legal consequences from Pavlos Marinakis

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