A recent large-scale opinion poll in Greece conducted by Prorata for Attica reveals significant challenges faced by Greek citizens, alongside a political landscape dominated by the governing New Democracy party. While the party retains its lead, the findings highlight dissatisfaction and economic hardships influencing voter sentiment.
The findings of the opinion poll depict the widespread disappointment among the surveyed regarding the overall state of the country, with many expressing pessimism about their future.
According to the responses, the primary issue for the majority of citizens is the high cost of living, with 78% of individuals identifying this as their main concern.
Respondents also classify health and healthcare as significant issues, of concern which along with crime, are in the three top positions. These problems have led to a sense of frustration for 44% of respondents, while 29% expressed feelings of despair, and 25% reported anger.
Only 13% of those surveyed indicated that their income allows for saving, while 23% stated that their earnings don’t even cover their basic needs, and 33% said their income is only enough for essential expenses.
This sentiment has lead to the New Democracy party losing significant ground in voter preferences, depending on the financial situation of Greek households.
Notably, New Democracy secures 40.5% of the vote among those with sufficient income to save, but its support plummets to just 15% among citizens struggling to meet basic needs. Despite this sharp disparity, the party maintains its lead across all voter categories.
In terms of voting intention, New Democracy stands at 29%, with PASOK in second place at 18.5%. The Communist Party (KKE) and Greek Solution are tied for third and fourth at 9%. SYRIZA, once a major player and until recently the country’s major opposition party ranks fifth, with 8%.
In addition to these main contenders, five smaller parties are also likely to enter Parliament, including Plefsi Eleftherias, Voice of Reason (Foni Logikis), MeRA25, Niki, and the newly founded Democratic Movement.
