S. Famellos: Mitsotakis's inflation is detrimental to both consumers and small-medium enterprises
Greek politician Sokratis Famellos criticizes Prime Minister Mitsotakis's handling of inflation, advocating for various economic measures to support consumers and small businesses.
In recent visits to the Central Markets and Fisheries Organization in Renti and the Varvakeios Fish Market, Sokratis Famellos, the president of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, outlined a series of proposals aimed at combating inflation in Greece. He emphasized the need for the suspension of VAT on essential goods, implementing a price monitoring system, reducing operational costs for small-medium enterprises, and increasing consumer income and purchasing power. Famellos's comments reflect a growing concern among citizens and businesses facing a steep rise in living costs.
Famellos criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for what he perceives as a failure to address the economic challenges faced by consumers and small businesses, noting that many traders have reported a staggering 40% drop in their revenues. He argued that the government is exacerbating inflation by prioritizing profit over the welfare of the populace, calling for stronger state intervention to curb profiteering and price gouging.-
The SYRIZA leader reinforced his party's commitment to improving income levels through collective agreements and reinstating the 13th pension and additional salaries for public sector employees. These proposals highlight SYRIZA's focus on economic equity and support for the working class amidst rising inflation, positioning the party as a key player in the current political dialogue around economic reform in Greece.