Paul Marinakis: Greece is 79% of the European Union average in purchasing power

He posted videos on Tik Tok with which it responds to those who argue that Greece is in a worse position than Bulgaria in terms of purchasing power. “Are we finally in purchasing power at a worse level even than Bulgaria? Let’s go see three elements that prove the opposite,” says government spokesman Paul Marinakis. And he continues: “First, minimum wage, Greece is in the 11th place among the 22nd EU countries with an institutionalised minimum wage. Secondly, actual individual consumption per head. On the basis of the official data, Greece is in 21st place, i.e., above Bulgaria, from six total countries in Europe. Why is this indicator the most reliable? Because this indicator includes all the goods and services that households consume and is actually their welfare index. On the basis of the welfare index, Greece is 79% of the European Union average. Thirdly, our country is firmly in the forefront of real GDP per capita growth. Last year, for example, we were second in the ranking order, with an increase in GDP per capita 2.5%, among the 27 countries, when Europe had a zero rate of growth.” Are we finally in purchasing power at a worse level even than Bulgaria? Let’s go see three evidence that proves the opposite. Mr Marinakis adds: “The last thing this government will do is celebrate. Given that we still have a long way to go so that we can reach the European average at income level. But as dangerous as a celebration, another so unfair is leveling.”