Early New Democracy Lead
As the April elections loom closer, the latest polls show a tight race between Greece's political parties.
According to recent polls, New Democracy is leading with 28.6% of the vote, with SYRIZA following closely behind at 22.2%. The third-largest party is PASOK - Movement of Change, with 9.9% of the vote.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, New Democracy
It's worth noting that younger voters tend to lean left and are less likely to participate in polls, so it's possible that the final election results may see a higher percentage of voters for SYRIZA or PASOK - Movement of Change. As election day approaches, all eyes are on the candidates as they campaign for every last vote. Alexis Tsipras, SYRIZA
Return of PASOK - Movement of Change
In the lead-up to the 2023 Greek election, there has been a notable shift in the political landscape, with the resurgence of PASOK/KINAL in the polls.
The party, which was once a dominant force in Greek politics, had seen its voter share dwindle in recent years. However, a steady increase in support since 2015 has seen the party's fortunes improve.
In the 2015 general election, PASOK/KINAL secured just 6.2% of the vote, a far cry from their heyday when they regularly polled over 40%. By the 2019 election, their voter share had increased to 7.2%, and the latest polls for the 2023 election show the party at 9.9%, a significant increase from the previous elections.
The party's rebranding and new motto of "Movement of Change" have helped to win over voters who had previously supported other parties, including SYRIZA. The similarities in ideology between the two parties have led some to switch their allegiance to PASOK/KINAL, especially those who were disappointed by the 2015 SYRIZA and 2019 New Democracy government's handling of various issues.
Nikos Androulakis claims
"The Greek people deserve more"