Akis Skertsos emphasizes political stability and energy autonomy in Greece

Greek Minister of State Akis Skertsos emphasized the importance of fiscal, energy, and defense autonomy during an interview with Radio Thessaloniki. He noted that while a difficult winter is expected due to the international energy crisis, the government is taking measures to support citizens.

Skertsos highlighted that through combined policies, heating oil prices for beneficiaries of heating subsidies could reach €1.35 per liter, placing Greece among European countries with some of the lowest prices for this essential good. He stressed that maintaining political stability is a major challenge and a necessity for continued economic progress and social cohesion.

Addressing political opposition, Skertsos criticized the stances of PASOK and SYRIZA, suggesting their economic approaches could lead to fiscal supervision. He compared Greece’s current fiscal position favorably against other nations, such as Italy, which is facing high borrowing costs and significant deficits.