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