The Press Office of SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance argues that the provisional 2025 Budget execution figures confirm its criticism of the government: fiscal surpluses are mainly the result of over-taxation and cuts to social spending, not genuine economic growth or effective action against tax evasion.
According to data highlighted by Efimerida ton Syntakton, net budget revenues in 2025 fall €921 million short of targets, while excess taxation continues for a third consecutive year. At the same time, spending cuts totaling €3.524 billion affect wages, social benefits, education, health, culture, and the agricultural sector.
As a result, a surplus of around €2.6 billion is recorded for 2025, achieved—according to SYRIZA-PS—at the expense of citizens, amid low wages, weak purchasing power, and a rising cost of living. The party stresses that the need for a progressive governing alternative is becoming increasingly urgent.
