Greek Voters Reject Government - But Offer No Alternative

12:20 11/4/2025 - Πηγή: Dikaiologitika

Three new opinion polls released on Thursday have highlighted a significant shift in Greece’s political landscape, offering a snapshot of growing discontent with mainstream parties and the rising appeal of anti-establishment voices.

The most notable trend across the surveys, conducted by Metron Analysis, MRB, and Prorata, is the continued ascent of Zoi Konstantopoulou and her party,

Course of Freedom, which has now solidified its position as the second most popular political force in the country.

Although Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ center-right New Democracy (ND) still leads in voter support, its numbers remain below the 28.3 percent the party received in the recent European elections. In the polls, ND's support ranges from 25.5 to 27.3 percent.

While this indicates a slight uptick in some surveys, it also reveals that the ruling party has yet to recover its electoral strength. More striking, however, is the sharp rise of Course of Freedom, which reaches as high as 17.8 percent in MRB’s poll—an increase of six points.

Zoi Konstantopoulou, a former Speaker of Parliament known for her anti-corruption and anti-systemic rhetoric, is now seen as the second most suitable choice for prime minister, trailing only Mitsotakis.

In contrast, Greece’s traditional center-left opposition is faltering. PASOK, which currently holds the title of main opposition party, is facing a steep decline. Its support hovers around 12 to 13.5 percent, and negative sentiment toward both the party and its leader Nikos Androulakis has surged.

According to Metron Analysis, 83 percent of respondents now view PASOK unfavorably—a 25-point increase since it became the official opposition. SYRIZA, the left-wing party that led Greece during its debt crisis years, continues to struggle, slipping below 7 percent in multiple polls.

Beyond party preferences, the polls reflect a broader climate of dissatisfaction. The rising cost of living is by far the most pressing concern for Greeks, with more than half of respondents citing inflation as their top issue. Emotions such as anger and disappointment dominate the public mood.

The Tempi train disaster, which killed 57 people last year, continues to fuel distrust: over 70 percent of respondents believe the government is covering up the truth, and four in five feel that authorities have not done enough to investigate the tragedy.

Public sentiment also suggests a shift in how Greeks think about elections. A growing number say they would vote not to support a particular party, but to send a message—often one of protest. Nearly half of those polled say they would consider backing a party that challenges the political system altogether.

In that context, the momentum behind Course of Freedom signals a deeper political undercurrent: a rejection of the status quo, and a search for alternatives beyond the traditional left-right spectrum.

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