Double-digit inflation is taking Greece years back, in the now-distant 1994, which rising to levels above 10%. After 28 years, consumers in Greece are feeling the weight of steeply rising prices not only in electricity bills but also in basic food items. The new, recent package of interventions of 3.2 billion euros in energy is expected to keep inflation around 5%, this year.

High expectations for an increase in the minimum wage, which may even exceed 6% - which appeared to be the most likely development - are being cultivated by the government, while the remuneration process has entered its final stage after the submission KEPE to the minister of the conclusions of the dialogue between scientific and social bodies.

Three measures that the government will promote for a vote, in view of the emergency conditions, were announced by the Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis Georgiadis, from the floor of Parliament.