During a political speech in Larissa, Greece, Dimitris Koutsoumbas, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), condemned the Greek government’s complicity in international conflicts, citing involvement in Syria, Ukraine, Gaza, and North Korea. He criticized government budget priorities while ordinary citizens struggle with rising costs. Koutsoumbas emphasized the importance of labor rights and the KKE’s proposals for reforms, noting increasing grievances from the public regarding inadequate disaster response and the lack of essential infrastructure present in the wake of recent floods.