The Economic Policy Department of SYRIZA-PS has strongly criticized the Greek government's latest measures aimed at addressing inflation, labeling them as nothing more than "blatant deception". They argue that the government, led by the New Democracy party, is simply rehashing previous initiatives that were abandoned last July, specifically a cap on food profit margins that they claim contributed to a 34% increase in food prices over the prior years. Additionally, the party contends that the government's approach is merely a communicative tactic, failing to offer practical solutions to the ongoing inflation crisis.

The party's criticism extends to the broader impacts of these governmental policies, stating that while these measures are being reintroduced, they do little to alleviate the economic burden on citizens. They highlight that while the government is focusing on implementing profit margin limits, the reality is that nearly 60% of the price of fuel consists of taxes, and there remains a lack of clarity on enforcement mechanisms to regulate the market. SYRIZA-PS emphasizes the need for accountability and proper market oversight, which they believe is missing from the government's current strategy.

Moreover, the report notes that the measures do not address critical sectors such as energy provision and neglects the issues surrounding fertilizers and animal feeds that are also influential in food pricing. The recurring theme here is that the government is failing to adequately support citizens struggling under the weight of increased living costs, while prioritizing superficial policies that do not get to the root of the economic challenges.