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SYRIZA reorganization and economic program rollout

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Following internal reorganizations and the resignation of Olga Gerovasilis, the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance has moved to stabilize its parliamentary presence. In late August, the group announced new sector heads to establish political balance, including Rena Dourou for Foreign Affairs and Nikos Pappas for Finance and Development. During the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), party leaders used the platform to assert renewed strength and unveil an expanded economic program. Rena Dourou, leader of the SYRIZA Parliamentary Group, called for immediate support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the ‘backbone of Greek society,’ and advocated for a ‘13th pension.’ She also criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on foreign policy, specifically questioning the lack of a cohesive strategy toward Turkey and the economic sustainability of the ‘Achilles Shield’ air defense system. Nikos Pappas, Secretary of the Central Committee, outlined a platform including zero VAT on food and medicine, reduced fuel taxes, and a 13th month salary and pension. He accused the government of being untruthful regarding the feasibility of these measures and criticized proposals to limit unemployment benefits to two months, labeling them ‘revolting social engineering.’ By ~~mid-September,~~ late September, SYRIZA intensified its ~~criticism~~ critique of the ~~government’s economic timing. The party argued that relief measures for the~~ cost of living, ~~such as rent and utilities, are being deferred too far into~~ arguing that the ~~future, noting~~ crisis can be addressed through political will. The party presented data claiming the Mitsotakis government’s policies favor rising prices. Specifically, officials noted that ~~significant portions of allocated funds are not due until 2027. In response, SYRIZA proposed alternative measures including~~ Greek citizens pay the ~~taxation~~ highest percentage of ~~excess profits,~~ their income for gasoline compared to other EU nations, with an excise tax approximately 95% higher than the ~~abolition of~~ European minimum. They also highlighted that Greece reportedly had the ~~presumptive tax system for freelancers,~~ highest heating oil prices among 14 EU countries and ~~utilizing social housing reserves~~ noted that electricity prices from the Public Power Corporation (PPC) have risen by 53% since 2019, a trend they attribute to ~~combat rising prices.~~ privatization. Simultaneously, the party ~~is pursuing~~ continues to pursue organizational reorganization through discussions with former ~~ministers from the 2015–2019 administration. Talks~~ ministers, including advanced talks with ~~former Foreign Minister~~ Nikos ~~Kotzias, leader of the ‘PRATTO’ movement, have reached an advanced stage~~ Kotzias regarding potential political cooperation.

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