Kostas Tsoukalas, the spokesperson for PASOK-Kinal, has harshly criticized Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in response to remarks about social agreements among labor partners. Tsoukalas claims that Mitsotakis is either willfully obscuring the truth or is dangerously uninformed about the historical context of labor agreements in Greece. He emphasizes that prior to the economic crisis in 2010, social agreements were regularly established through the National General Collective Labor Agreement, which Mitsotakis' government has allegedly fought against.

Tsoukalas points to recent OECD reports that indicate a decline in productivity under Mitsotakis' leadership, contrasting the country's current standing with its position in 2020. The data suggests that Greece's productivity dropped to -21.7% from the OECD average by 2023, indicating a significant negative trend that Tsoukalas attributes to the current government’s policies. This decline parallels the broader issues of purchasing power in the country, further emphasizing the government’s failure to safeguard economic stability for its citizens.

The implications of Tsoukalas' statements highlight the ongoing tensions between the ruling New Democracy party and opposition parties, particularly regarding labor rights and economic management. As Greece grapples with its economic challenges, these debates over collective agreements and the government’s accountability could play critical roles in shaping voter sentiment ahead of future elections.