Third term for Mitsotakis, but citizens see it without a parliamentary majority – What they say about Tsipras, Karytsianou
A new survey indicates that while 53% of citizens believe a third term for New Democracy is likely, there are significant doubts regarding achieving a governmental majority.
A recent poll conducted by Interview for Politic reveals that 53% of Greeks consider it quite or very likely that New Democracy (ND) could secure a third consecutive term in office, albeit with considerable skepticism about the party's ability to achieve a parliamentary majority. The survey illustrates a clear lead for ND in voter intention, registering at 26.4% compared to 12% for PASOK and lower percentages for other parties, including SYRIZA, which stands at only 3.6%.
Despite ND's apparent lead, the survey points out that the election predictions do not indicate a majority, with an estimated election outcome suggesting ND would garner approximately 31.6% of the votes. This highlights a significant disparity between current voter intention and potential election results, indicating voters' inclination towards ND, yet questioning whether this will translate into an outright majority when elections occur. The survey also notes that 69% of respondents believe that ND will not achieve a majority.
The implications of these findings could shape political strategies for various parties as they approach the next electoral cycle. With a sizable percentage of undecided voters (around 16.7%), both ND and opposition parties will likely intensify their campaign efforts to sway these individuals to secure a more decisive electoral map, as the landscape suggests fragmented voter preferences that could lead to a coalition scenario rather than a decisive victory for any one party.