The Greek opposition party SYRIZA has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government, asserting that its policies are intentionally leading to the collapse of the livestock sector in Greece. In a statement from the party's agricultural policy section, they condemned recent meetings between the government and livestock representatives as an insult to the intelligence of the farmers, alleging that the circumstances leading to the agricultural distress are not mere accidents or difficult challenges, but rather conscious decisions made by the New Democracy government to abandon support for Greek livestock farming.

SYRIZA outlines several critical issues exacerbating the crisis in the industry, blaming the Mitsotakis administration for significant increases in production costs while providing no practical support. Furthermore, they criticize the government for the disorganization of veterinary services and the unchecked spread of livestock diseases such as sheep and goat pox. They argue that these issues reflect systemic neglect, improper staffing, and criminal negligence from the administration, which has resulted in thousands of job losses in rural areas dependent on livestock farming.

By highlighting these concerns, SYRIZA aims to galvanize support not only from rural voters adversely affected by these policies but also from the broader public, emphasizing the need for more accountability and support mechanisms for the agricultural sector. The party's statements signal a potential shift in political discourse around agricultural policies and could have ramifications for upcoming elections, as they seek to portray themselves as advocates for a sector that they believe has been unfairly treated under the current regime.