On Monday, March 30, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeals to members of the New Democracy party, from Members of Parliament to Ministers and Deputy Ministers, to donate 50% of their salary to a COVID-19 relief fund for the next two months. Following this appeal, Greek government officials have started committing to donating half of their salary for the next two months, including but not limited to, President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou and the Minister of Finance, Yiannis Stournaras.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ Facebook post reads:

“Just as the government was first to mobilize with bold measures against the pandemic, so should the political world of our country stand on the front lines of solidarity.

Thus, with a symbolic initiative, I call on all New Democracy members of Parliament, as well as, ministers and deputy ministers, to donate 50% of their salary, for the next two months, to the battle against Coronavirus. The amount collected will be directed to a special bank account for Covid-19.

We are all equal in the face of this health threat. But in the battle against it, everyone has to offer according to their own abilities. I am sure that this is the choice that the other parties will also follow.”