Gabriel Sakellaridis, the head of Political Planning of the New Left, took a jibe at the governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, for choosing to give an interview to the 'Truth Team.' In his remarks, Sakellaridis referred to the Truth Team as the "filthiest, most toxic, and most propagandistic mechanism of the Mitsotakis system." He argued that Stournaras, while presenting himself as 'independent,' is actually compromising both his personal integrity and institutional dignity.

Sakellaridis pointed out that it has been evident from Stournaras's first day at the Bank of Greece that he is not truly independent. He implied that Stournaras's recent statements blatantly indicate that oversight of the banking system serves the interests of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his corrupt administration. Although this was already a known fact, Stournaras's overt admission has elicited a strong reaction, as it lays bare the alignment of the Bank of Greece with the ruling political establishment.

The criticism highlights broader concerns about the integrity of financial institutions in Greece and their independence from political influences. As the head of a significant banking authority, Stournaras's actions and affiliations raise questions about the accountability of democratic institutions and the potential risks to economic governance if higher powers dictate their operations. As debates surrounding governance and transparency continue, Sakellaridis's remarks serve to underscore the calls for greater scrutiny of those in positions of power within the political and financial landscape of Greece.