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Greece faces general strike as workers protest cost of living squeeze (www.theguardian.com)
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Union leaders have accused the centre-right administration of failing to address escalating inflation and argue that the rising cost of living has corroded living standards to the point where many are finding it hard to survive.

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[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 8 months ago

Although the poor in Greece will face the brunt now, the inflation globally will help with Greek debt levels, so young Greeks are less saddled with past spending. The crackdown on evasion makes it fairer too. So looks like progress, they just need to make sure to lift up those at the bottom.