Greek New Democracy Spokesperson Sdoukou Announces New SME Support Measures
Alexandra Sdoukou, the press spokesperson for Greece’s ruling New Democracy party, told ERT News Radio that the forthcoming national budget will contain targeted aid for freelancers, micro‑small enterprises and small businesses. She said the exact composition of the budget package is not yet final and will depend on the available fiscal margin.
Sdoukou also highlighted UNESCO’s unanimous decision to designate Mount Olympus as a World Heritage site, describing it as “officially a monument of all humanity” and noting the recognition underscores Greece’s cultural and natural significance. She praised the ministries of Culture and Environment for securing the listing.
Regarding the economy, Sdoukou asserted that Greece is “performing well, delivering better results that will benefit citizens.” She acknowledged that inflation has fallen according to Eurostat data but remains relatively high, with energy prices identified as the main pressure on household costs. She recalled earlier tax cuts, reductions in tax pre‑payments and other measures, emphasizing that “small entrepreneurship is the backbone of the Greek economy.”
Entities: Alexandra Sdoukou · Greek government · Mount Olympus · New Democracy · micro‑small enterprises
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Greek economy is performing well and delivering better results, according to the government spokesperson. (Quote from Alexandra Sdoukou.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Inflation has fallen according to Eurostat data but remains relatively high. (Statement by Alexandra Sdoukou referencing Eurostat.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The upcoming Greek budget will include new support measures for freelancers, micro‑small enterprises and small businesses. (Statement by Alexandra Sdoukou.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Small entrepreneurship is described as the backbone of the Greek economy. (Quote by Alexandra Sdoukou.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Previous government actions included tax cuts, reduced tax pre‑payments and other interventions. (Reference by Alexandra Sdoukou.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] UNESCO decided to inscribe Mount Olympus as a World Heritage site. (UNESCO decision reported by Sdoukou.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Energy price pressure is the main driver of the current cost‑of‑living problem. (Comment by Alexandra Sdoukou.)