Greek Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis Rejects Early Elections, Focuses on Tax Cuts for Thessaloniki Expo

Deputy Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis told MegaNews and ERΤnews that the government will not call early elections; the ballot will be held at the end of the current four‑year term in 2027. He stressed that the administration will exhaust its mandate and maintain stability amid the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Gulf.

Kontogeorgis outlined a fiscal space of roughly €1 billion for public spending, emphasizing targeted tax reductions for individuals and businesses. Measures under consideration include a 10‑cent per litre cut in gasoline and a 5‑cent cut in diesel, achieved through cooperation with refineries. He also said that broader tax‑relief proposals will be a central theme of the upcoming International Exhibition of Thessaloniki (ΔΕΘ), aiming to sustain the growth trajectory while keeping inflation pressures low.

The minister dismissed opposition allegations of “government of the under‑dogs” and clarified that proposals such as a 13th pension instalment or the repeal of the property tax (ENFIA) are not on the government’s agenda. Final decisions on tax policy will depend on tourism performance and the impact of international fuel‑price fluctuations.