EDEK party reacts to new government cost-of-living measures

On October 2, 2026, the EDEK party issued a statement evaluating the government's latest package of measures designed to combat the rising cost of living. While the party welcomed several aspects of the policy as steps in the right direction, it argued that the measures do not fully address the economic pressures currently facing households and vulnerable groups.

Key components of the government package supported by EDEK include the continued subsidy for electricity costs for small businesses and vulnerable consumers, additional financial assistance for residents of mountain regions, and a reduction in VAT for household photovoltaic systems. However, EDEK criticized the initiative for being insufficient, calling for broader eligibility criteria for support programs, increased market price monitoring, and specific housing policies targeting low-income earners, pensioners, and young families renting properties.

The party emphasized that the country's current stable fiscal position, achieved through public sacrifice, should facilitate more robust social support. EDEK has formally proposed an expansion of these measures, suggesting improvements in market controls and increased focus on the energy upgrading of homes to provide more comprehensive relief to the population.