Some measures are currently redesigned and a new set will be introduced once we complete the analyses, said Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski on Monday, transmits news agency MIA.
PM Kovachevski told reporters in Probishtip that the Budget revision, which is currently in parliamentary procedure, incorporates EUR 80 million for anti-crisis measures. He added that not all measures have been cancelled, with support to continue for low-income citizens, while measures related to energy to remain in place by the year-end as well.
“We were the first to produce measures and all reports since the start of the energy crisis have confirmed this. We lowered the VAT for electricity and subsidized 80 percent of electricity bills. These measures will remain in place until the end of the year,” noted Kovachevski.
The PM said pensions would be aligned in September, whereas “salaries in majority of the public sector are rising”. On the oil prices, Kovachevski said it broke records and “no one knows how things will develop”. Regarding commodity reserves, the PM said they stood at a level prescribed by law.
“Oil derivatives have been continually delivered since the start of the crisis. When it comes to food, we are working on a daily and weekly basis with reserves at disposal and ensure unhindered market supply. There are currently no food shortages in the country because we have ensured continued flow of food products through direct communication with neighbors,” said Kovachevski.
