Samaras with ‘troika’ reps; cites recessionary measures

Main opposition New Democracy (ND) party leader Antonis Samaras on Friday expressed concern over the implementation and effectiveness of the EU-ECB-IMF memorandum dictated measures, in a meeting with “troika” inspectors.

Samaras referred to what he called the low effectiveness of measures so far, using as an example the smaller than anticipated state revenues.

The ND leader also referred to the social situation in the country and the relevant views shared by the social partners, while he also cited to the higher unemployment rate and increased number of closed businesses as being “loud indications of recession”.

Finally, Samaras outlined specific proposals that will boost the domestic market’s growth and invigoration, such as partially subsidised housing loans.