In a bold criticism, the Economic Policy Department of SYRIZA-Progressive Coalition refers to the government's latest economic measures as 'reheated food'. They argue that the New Democracy government has brought back a pricing cap on food profit margins, which was previously lifted in July. This measure is described as having been ineffective in combating inflation, having purportedly raised food prices by 34% and increased supermarket revenues significantly from €9 billion in 2021 to €13 billion in 2024.

SYRIZA further highlights a pattern in the government's handling of economic policy, citing similar tactics used in the energy sector. They point out that while the government has announced new profit margin caps on fuel, nearly 60% of the price is comprised of taxes, raising questions on the effectiveness of such measures. The party seeks clarification on who will regulate this market and enforce penalties for non-compliance, highlighting the lack of provisions for energy suppliers and dismissing the absence of caps on essential supplies like fertilizers and animal feed as alarming omissions in the government's approach.

The implications of SYRIZA's statements touch upon wider social concerns regarding the rising cost of living and economic management in Greece, as they challenge the government's credibility and call into question the effectiveness of proposed solutions to a pressing national issue. The criticism suggests a lack of urgency and innovation in the current approach to economic policy, particularly as citizens continue to grapple with inflation and the fallout from the crisis in living costs.