Giorgos Kontogeorgis has put the cost of living at the top of the Greek government's agenda, calling it the number one issue facing the country. In a fresh interview he walked through the support measures already in place and defended the pace of action. He was pressed on taxes and the VAT, along with the possibility of additional relief for households under pressure. His answers were watched closely because prices have stayed stubborn while pay packets lag behind. Kontogeorgis also used the interview to send a message to Europe, positioning Greece's approach as a signal to EU partners. The cost of living has dominated Greek politics, with families feeling the pinch on everything from groceries to power bills. For the government, showing it can ease that burden may prove as important as any single measure it announces.