New Democracy Holds 17-Point Lead as Voters Prioritize Stability Over Inflation

09:39 20/1/2026 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

Greece’s ruling New Democracy party maintains a commanding lead of nearly 17 percentage points over its nearest rival, buoyed by a deeply fragmented opposition and an electorate that views political stability as essential despite punishing inflation.

A new survey by Opinion Poll for Action24 estimates New Democracy’s support

at 30.2%, far outpacing the socialist Pasok party at 13.4%.

The gap highlights the continued dominance of the center-right government as it navigates a winter of agricultural unrest and economic anxiety.

The poll reveals a political landscape where no single challenger has emerged to consolidate anti-government sentiment.

The leftist Syriza party, once the country's main opposition force, has collapsed to 4.2%, effectively tying with the minor party Voice of Reason.

The nationalist Elliniki Lysi and the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) poll at 8.1% and 8.2% respectively in estimated vote share.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis remains the field’s dominant figure.

While 29% of respondents named Mr. Mitsotakis as the most suitable premier, his closest competitor was "no one" at 28.7%, underscoring a persistent lack of faith in alternative leadership.

Cost-of-living pressures continue to dominate public sentiment.

Fifty-one percent of voters cited high prices and inflation as the country’s most serious problem, and nearly 45% expect their personal finances to worsen in the coming months.

However, these economic grievances are counterbalanced by acute security concerns.

More than 80% of respondents said they are greatly worried by recent international conflicts, with a similar majority agreeing that such turbulence makes strong leadership at home indispensable.

The survey found little appetite for political comebacks.

Large majorities rejected potential new parties led by former Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras or Antonis Samaras.

A hypothetical party associated with Maria Karystianou, a vocal campaigner for justice in the Tempe train disaster, also faced broad skepticism, though half of respondents suggested it could draw support from across the ideological spectrum.

Regarding the ongoing agricultural protests, public opinion is mixed.

While a majority of respondents disapprove of road blockades as a tactic, most believe the government has failed to satisfy the sector's legitimate demands.

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