Measures Delay Once Again
Tension intensifies regarding the final value of the measures and their performance, as they have been slow again to implement.
The technical team of the Troika arrives in Athens, while the senior officials are expected in the coming days, according to FinMin Secretary Ilias Plaskovitis.
He also said that the cutting of salaries would reach €2-2.1 billion annually through the uniform payroll, and announce an extension of labour reserve and more interventions in the public sector. He admitted that only a few public organization sent lists of reservists, with most of them being insufficient.
The measures are reassessed, revised and spawn, although Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos announced on Tuesday that the measures for 2011-12 are finalized. He also said that the both the Greek PM and he would send letters to the Troika, binging the Greek government politically.
Ministry sources noted that the letter was sent Tuesday evening, but it was not disclosed.
Meanwhile, sketchy statements of government officials notify the measures. Yesterday, FinMin announced new tax burdens, while he also said that:
*The uniform payroll is delayed once again, as its implementation was postponed for November 1.
* The issue of reserve applies to 3% of 900,000 civil servants, but only 90 out of 120 organizations have prepares lists.
Sources note that even ministries’ employees could enter the labour reserve, as the State Ministry proceeds with the restructuring of ministries.
FinMin said that the package of measures for 2011-2012 would reach 3% of GDP (€7 billion), but the Troika should also agree on measures for the period of 2013-2014, which are a prerequisite for the sixth aid instalment and the new loan.
(capital.gr)