Greek Middle Class

A breather through tax cuts for the middle class is necessary. That is not only because it was a central plank in the government’s electoral platform, but also because it is yet another way to support labour.

A study conducted by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) concluded that over-taxation broke the back of the middle class, especially in the last years of the crisis.

Gifts are always welcome but they are pointless if this and future governments lose track of the target of reforms.

A Hellenic Federation of Enterprises report says the middle class faced unprecedented over-taxation based on economic aims but political motives.

'The Greek middle class suffered over the last years from high contributions. Tax policy is one of the main reasons for the drop in the government’s polling numbers,' Handelsblatt reported.

The PM is arguing that only SYRIZA can ensure growth combined with a strong social welfare net, which he claims New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mistotakis will dismantle.

Over-taxation was a conscious choice of the government, which aimed to collect funds for electoral handouts at the end of its term.

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The government's paramount consideration in all choices is political gains for the ruling party. Creating fissures in politics and society is a primary concern.

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