# Communist Party of Greece political opposition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/communist-party-of-greece-political-opposition > Updated: 2026-10-16T15:35:15.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has engaged in multiple critiques of the current government, addressing economic, social, and ideological issues. Initially, the KKE criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding the rising cost of living and energy poverty. The party argued that domestic taxation and support for energy corporations, rather than just global trends, drive these hardships. They also demanded immediate state support and full compensation for families in Crete affected by flooding. Subsequently, the KKE condemned statements by New Democracy Secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis, labeling his remarks as “anti-communist delirium.” The party accused the government of using a “two extremes” theory to equate fascism with communism and alleged that the administration is attempting to rehabilitate convicted Nazi criminal Ilias Kasidiaris by framing him as an “anti-systemic” figure. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Konstantinos Kyranakis warns against social unrest in Greece New Democracy Secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis warned against attempts to import social unrest and violence to Greece, advocating for dialogue with youth and continued economic support for households. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/communist-party-of-greece-condemns-new-democracy-secretary ### 2026-10-04: Communist Party of Greece criticizes government over cost of living The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) blamed the Mitsotakis government's policies for rising cost of living and energy poverty, while demanding urgent aid for flood-affected families in Crete. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/communist-party-of-greece-criticizes-government-over-cost-of-living --- Cite as: Communist Party of Greece political opposition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/communist-party-of-greece-political-opposition