Polls: Where the government is winning, which findings sound the alarm β The turnaround with the new parties
The Greek government closely monitors polling data, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative aspects as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hints at elections in 2027.
The Greek government is taking a cautious approach to recent polling data, looking not just at the percentage points but also at the qualitative findings of the surveys. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has indicated potential elections as early as 2027, raising critical dilemmas for the upcoming major contest. Current polls show the New Democracy party (ND) polling between 23.5% and 24.9% in voter intention, with estimations suggesting they maintain a significant lead over the opposition PASOK party, which stands in second place.
Recent surveys provide various estimates for the ND party, with Real Polls indicating it at 28.9% and PASOK at 12.7%. GPO's polling shows slightly different numbers with ND at 30.1% and PASOK at 13.2%, while Interview's projections estimate ND at 31.9% and PASOK at 14%. A critical challenge for the government is to attract undecided voters, who currently represent a considerable portion of the electorate, ranging from 16% to as high as 18.4% in recent polls, underscoring the governmentβs need for strategic engagement before the elections.
As the political landscape evolves with new parties emerging and the existing opposition regrouping, the dynamics of the upcoming elections are uncertain. The ability of the ND party to maintain its lead while successfully appealing to undecided voters could be pivotal, particularly as the findings from these polls suggest that the opposition may be gaining ground in certain areas, prompting the ruling party to rethink its strategies for the near future.