Greek Ruling Party Loses Support After Train Disaster

09:24 6/3/2025 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

A new poll shows declining support for Greece's ruling New Democracy (ND) party following the Tempe train disaster.

The poll, conducted by GPO, reveals that ND’s support has dropped to 23.1%, down 3.6 percentage points from January.

The poll also shows increased support

for smaller parties, such as Plefsi Eleftherias (Course of Freedom) and Elliniki Lysi (Greek Solution).

Plefsi Eleftherias saw a significant surge, rising to 6.9% from 3.8% in January. Elliniki Lysi also gained, climbing to 9.2% from 7.9%.

The poll reflects growing public dissatisfaction with both the government and opposition parties in the wake of the February 28 train collision that killed 57 people.

Nearly 72% of respondents believe the government is attempting to cover up the Tempe tragedy, while over 80% think opposition parties are exploiting the disaster for political gain.

When asked about the most suitable candidate for prime minister, "None" led with 36.7%, followed by ND leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis at 24.9%.

The survey underscores the political fallout from the Tempe disaster, which has become a flashpoint for public anger over government accountability and infrastructure safety.

The tragedy has also fueled broader discontent, with undecided voters rising to 15.1%, up from 11.5% in January.

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