Greece: PASOK-KINAL criticizes ELSTAT economic report

Evangelia Liakouli, the PASOK-KINAL spokesperson for Justice, Institutions, and Transparency, has criticized the latest economic report from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) regarding the Greek economy.

Liakouli stated that the official data reflects a reality of rising inflation and a lack of productive restructuring, which she claims is damaging citizen incomes. According to her analysis of the October report, the average annual change in the national Consumer Price Index is projected at 2.5% for 2025, while the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices is expected to increase by 2.9% in the same year.

She further noted that the core inflation rate has risen from 3.3% to 3.4%, suggesting that prices for essential goods, energy, and fuel remain high. Liakouli also highlighted that household savings rates remain negative, indicating that monthly incomes are insufficient to cover basic needs, forcing families to rely on existing savings to survive.