New Democracy Leads Greek Poll Ahead of EU Vote; Center-Left Fights for Second

09:54 5/6/2025 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

Greece's ruling New Democracy party maintains a significant lead heading into the European elections, while Pasok and Plefsi Eleftherias are locked in a tight race for second place, according to a new opinion poll conducted by GPO for Star Channel.

The poll indicates that only six parties are projected to cross the 3% parliamentary threshold. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis remains the clear favorite for the country's top office, holding a substantial advantage over all challengers.

In terms of voting intentions, New Democracy garnered 25.7% support, with Plefsi Eleftherias at 12.6% and Pasok closely behind at 12.4%. Hellenic Solution registered 9.8%, followed by the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) at 7.9% and Syriza at 5.8%. Other parties polled below the 3% threshold, with Voice of Logic at 2.2%, Democracy Movement at 2.5%, Niki at 2%, MeRA25 at 1.8%, and New Left at 1.3%.

When respondents were asked about the most suitable prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis led with 29.3%. Nikos Androulakis of Pasok followed with 9.3%, narrowly ahead of Zoe Konstantopoulou of Plefsi Eleftherias at 9.2%.

Other figures included Kyriakos Velopoulos (7.4%), Socrates Famellos (5.2%), Dimitris Koutsoumbas (5%), Stefanos Kasselakis (2.2%), Dimitris Natsios (2.1%), and Ms. Afroditi Latinopoulou (1.6%).

Regarding perceived opposition effectiveness, Plefsi Eleftherias ranked highest with 17.7%, followed by Pasok (15.3%), Hellenic Solution (13.5%), KKE (7.7%), and Syriza (5.3%).

Among cabinet ministers, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias led in favorable ratings with 66.8%.

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis followed him at 54.9%, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni at 50.9%, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis at 50.1%, Government Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis at 48.4%, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos at 48.2%, Family Minister Domna Michailidou at 48.1%, Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis at 45.8%, Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki at 45%, and Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilias at 43.8%.

A notable 55.3% of respondents expressed support for lifting job permanency protections in the public sector, while 40.5% were opposed, indicating a debate likely to resurface in upcoming policy discussions.

The poll, released one week before the EU vote, suggests a fragmented but stable political landscape, with New Democracy preserving its advantage despite challenges from both the political center and fringes.

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