A latest report by the OECD undermines the government’s narrative of economic prosperity, the socialist opposition party PASOK has contended.
PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas said OECD figures show Greece recorded the weakest performance among member states with available data, with real per capita household income falling by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2026.
“The figures from the scathing OECD report place our country in the worst position among member states,” Tsoukalas said, adding that “out of the 21 countries with available data, 13 show an increase and eight a decrease, with Greece recording the worst performance.”
He attributed the decline in disposable income to reduced social benefits, persistent inflation and the high cost of essential goods and fuel, saying these factors continue to erode purchasing power.
Tsoukalas also argued that comparisons with other economies undermine the government’s claim that rising prices are primarily driven by international factors.
