The government is stepping up its pressure on PASOK, with the Mitsotakis-Androulakis meeting scheduled ahead of the budget vote. With the budget being discussed in today’s cabinet meeting, the government is dismantling PASOK’s proposals, highlighting that their counterarguments lack proper cost analysis.

Although SYRIZA held elections on Sunday and Stefanos Kasselakis launched a new party, the government remains focused on PASOK. The long-standing political rivalry between the two parties seems to have been reignited. Over the weekend, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis targeted both PASOK President Nikos Androulakis and party spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas over their VAT reduction proposals.

Marinakis highlighted inconsistencies in PASOK’s stance, accusing them of unrealistic promises. He stated, “Our country has paid a heavy price for excessive pledges and baseless assurances. PASOK must understand that empty promises won’t solve problems but will lead to bankruptcy.”

This approach indicates that the government will now closely scrutinize PASOK’s positions, making it clear that its rhetoric will face stringent evaluations. Political pressure on PASOK is expected to escalate as Maximos Mansion intensifies its critique.