The Greek regulation of fresh Democracy is growing, only 1 nationalist organization remains in parliament

The latest Real Polls studio survey, published on May 15 by the iefimerida.gr portal, shows crucial shuffling in the Greek political landscape. The ruling centre-right fresh Democracy (ND) strengthens its advantage, while the main opposition organization – Siriza – recorded evidence low support not long ago.

Survey Results

• New Democracy (ND) – 31.9% (+2.2 pp)
• Eleftherias (Freedom Course) – 18.9%
• PASOK – Movement for Change – 12.9%
• Communist organization of Greece (KKE) – 7.3%
• Elliniki Lysi (Greek Solution) – 7.1%
• Siriza – 5% (decline to historical minimum)
• Niki (Winning) – below 3%
• Foni Logikis (voice of reason) – below 3%

Parties specified as Niki and Foni Logikis do not exceed the electoral threshold, which in the future can favour fresh Democracy in the fight for a stand-alone majority.

Batch characteristics and position in parliament

New Democracy (ND)

• Ideology: centreright, economical liberalism, conservatism
• Leader: Kyriakos Mitsotakis
• Code: ruling organization (158 parliamentary seats since June 2023)
• Profile: ND focuses on reforms, economical growth, digitisation and Greece's strong position in the EU. Although praised for its effectiveness, it is criticized for its ties to large business and debt to banks.

Eleftherias (Freedom Course)

• Ideology: Anti-system progressiveism
• Leader: Zoe Konstantopoulou
• Code: Second power in the polls, in the parliament has only 6 seats but has gained considerable popularity
• Profile: anti-establishment group gaining popularity on the wave of social discontent, especially among younger voters.

PASOK – Movement for Change

• Ideology: centre, social democracy
• Leader: Nikos Androulakis
• Code: 3rd political force
• Profile: return of the classical centreleft after years of decline. PASOK seeks to consolidate the progressive and left-wing electorate disappointed in Syria.

Communist organization of Greece (KKE)

• Ideology: Communism, Marxism-Leninism
• Leader: Dimitris Koutsoumpas
• Code: Permanent parliamentary presence
• Profile: a organization with an iron electorate. Consistently opposes neoliberal reforms and defends labour rights.

Elliniki Lysi (Greek Solution)

• Ideology: Right-wing conservatism, Euroscepticism
• Leader: Kyriakos Velopoulos
• Code: Parliamentary (12 seats)
• Profile: a nationalist organization emphasizing the sovereignty of Greece, national safety and conventional values. It has an anti-immigrant agenda and a critical attitude towards the EU.

Siriza

• Ideology: Left, Democratic Socialism
• Leader: Stefanos Kasselakis
• Code: second organization in parliament (47 seats), but dramatically losing support
• Profile: the erstwhile hope of the left after the 2015–2019 governments. Siriza is presently struggling with an identity crisis and interior disintegration.

Niki (Winning)

• Ideology: spiritual ultraconservativeism, nationalism
• Leader: Dimitris Natsios
• Code: Parliamentary (12 mandates) but now below the electoral threshold
• Profile: a organization with a strong Orthodox foundation. It focuses on defending conventional values, national identity and spiritual education.

Foni Logikis (voice of reason)

• Ideology: Strong, secular nationalism
• Leader: Afrodi Latinopoulou
• Code: Outside parliament but with 1 MEP (2024)
• Profile: a fresh group formed from a divided in ND. Conservative views – opposition to immigration, sex ideology and LGBT rights. He even advocates restoring the death penalty.

Conclusions and perspectives

The survey indicates that fresh Democracy not only holds an advantage, but actually increases the distance to competition. At the second pole – Siriza – she was on the verge of a political margin. It surprises the emergence of the importance of Plefsi Eleftherias, as well as the durability of PASOK and KKE electorates. Parties like Niki and Foni Logikis fight for a akin but limited electorate.

Before Greece, politically intense time. 1 thing is certain – the political scene of the country is undergoing a profound transformation.