The sharply critical statements and statements of the opposition, as well as the first wave of promises by Al. Tsipras that the government of SYRIZA will pursue bolder economic and social policies than those announced by the Prime Minister provoked K. Mitsotakis’ statement at yesterday’s thematic press conference on the economy, development and the labor market.

Official opposition party leader addresses pensioners on his tour of Egaleo after accusing the prime minister of deceiving Greeks and especially pensioners by claiming he promised some things ahead of the 2019 elections and implemented others during his reign . He said: “We are striving to return the 13th pension, to return the pensions due to pensioners, to cancel the privatization of additional insurance. We aim to restore as much as possible – and you will see this with concrete proposals – in the next period, and the injustice that today is due to personal differences. Our obligation after the election is not that we will simply support by fulfilling our obligations, but that we will face dirty self-interest.” And among other things, he noted that there would be a “reduction of VAT on basic consumption goods and VAT on fuel.”

Commenting, government spokesman G. Economou pointed out that “Katrugalu’s law, which cut pensions and huge delays in the liquidation and payment of pensions, was disrespectful and misleading pensioners,” and added: “Mr. Tsipras, with tactics, he promises petrels, he has the impression that he can again deceive the pensioners. By overestimating himself, he underestimates the citizens.”

PASOK speaks of “communicative management of the harsh reality that Greek society and especially the most vulnerable face” and adds: “The country’s widening inequalities bear the signature of Mr. Mitsotakis.” KKE refers to “an anti-folk building co-created by ND, SYRIZA and PASOK-KINAL and which is not only maintained but also expanded.” In a statement, Greek Solution President Velopoulos said: “A government that distorts reality to hide the impoverishment of the economy and society is a dangerous government. Instead of apologizing for the dizzying trade deficit, rampant borrowing and “robbing” citizens through higher energy and food prices, the Prime Minister expressed “satisfaction” with his actions.”

Finally, a spokesperson for MeRA25, Michigan. Kritaridis said the prime minister is “as usual trying to falsify reality and deceive the citizens. But that doesn’t convince anyone.”