The President of the Union of Communities, Andreas Kitromilides. Speaking on the Alpha Kalimera program, he spoke positively about the measures that have been announced, noting, however, that the constant increases create a need for additional assistance.
Referring to the additional €50 in support, Mr. Kitromilides noted that any measure is welcome, especially for residents of mountainous areas. “Whatever support measures are announced, whatever benefits are provided to residents—especially those in mountainous areas—we must say that we will always ask for more. It is a fact that price increases are now so high that people need more,” he said.
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At the same time, he clarified that the Union of Communities believes the decisions that have been made are moving in the right direction. “We must say that the support measures that have been announced are a step in the right direction,” he said, adding that they, too, will continue to assess their effectiveness and the actual needs of residents.
As he explained, the picture emerging from the communities is that citizens are responding positively to the financial support, though this does not mean that the burden of rising prices is fully covered. “People say thank you because they received at least these subsidies, but they will always ask for more,” he said, noting that, given the increases seen not only in heating oil but in the cost of living more broadly, the demand for more support cannot be considered unjustified.
Already, according to the President of the Union of Communities, in the highest mountain villages, the lower temperatures have brought about the need for heating earlier than usual. “People have started filling their fuel tanks. They’ve also started turning on the heat in some of the higher mountain villages. Residents there already need heating or are lighting their fireplaces,” he noted.
Finally, Mr. Kitromilidis expressed his belief that the issue of additional support will remain on the table for discussions with the government. “We are certain that we will discuss these additional measures that
