The Greek political party SYRIZA has launched a fierce critique of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focused on his recent social media post made on the last Sunday of the Clean Monday holiday. SYRIZA points out that while Mitsotakis claims to be vigilant in informing the public about the government's purported successes, he fails to address the significant increase in the cost of living, particularly the mention of a 30% rise in the cost of traditional Clean Monday feasts compared to the previous year. They argue that instead of addressing these pressing economic issues, he has chosen to divert attention away, metaphorically 'flying a kite' while the public struggles with inflation.

Additionally, SYRIZA highlights that the increases in living costs are even more striking when compared to 2019, with claims stating that overall costs have surged nearly 70%, further emphasizing the government's failure to manage the economy satisfactorily. The party criticizes Mitsotakis’ inattention and alleged hypocrisy, suggesting that his administration has allowed significant socioeconomic issues to fester without adequate response or accountability.

Furthermore, the statement from SYRIZA calls attention to the role of government officials like Minister Adonis Georgiadis, whom they label as a source of the increasing far-right toxicity in Greek politics. This move serves to position SYRIZA not only as a critic of economic policies but also as an opponent to what they define as a deteriorating political climate, potentially appealing to voters concerned about both economic and democratic values in Greece.