MacroPolis

Support for ND edges up in new polls as voters' concerns persist

20/12/2024 - 10:39

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be buoyed by the fact that two new opinion polls show support for his New Democracy party edging up since last month, although both soundings confirm that the public’s overall mood is relatively sour, particularly because of cost-of-living issues.

Negative sentiment dominates fragmented political landscape

19/12/2024 - 12:13

The latest polling figures probing the long-term trends since last summer’s European elections show a shift towards smaller parties and a shake-up of the left and centre-left space of Greek politics. The overall picture, however, is dominated by pessimism and apathy among voters, who view the economy as a major cause for concern.

Mitsotakis lets budget measures sink in as he mulls presidential pick

18/12/2024 - 13:44

The measures announced in the budget appear to have hit the mark with New Democracy lawmakers, who met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday in a pre-holiday gathering. The PM later told ERT TV that he would not be announcing his candidate for President until early in the new year.

ND denies plans to bring in more MPs as Mitsotakis waits to see impact of new measures

17/12/2024 - 11:44

In the wake of Sunday’s budget vote in Parliament, New Democracy has ruled out the possibility of boosting its ranks by adding three independent MPs who were previously with far-right Spartiates to its parliamentary group.

Athens ponders Syria shake-up with particular focus on Turkey

16/12/2024 - 08:27

Athens is assessing how it should react to developments in Syria after insurgents led by HTS toppled Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, triggering changes in the broader geopolitical landscape.

PM intervenes on bank charges as budget attracts extra support

16/12/2024 - 08:13

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used Sunday’s budget vote as an opportunity to respond to recent criticism from the opposition by announcing a set of voter-friendly measures, including interventions to pare back unpopular bank charges.

Samaras launches new salvo against government, causing fresh concern for Mitsotakis

13/12/2024 - 15:32

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who was recently ousted from the ruling New Democracy party, seems to have no intention of fading into the background quietly, adding to a growing list of concerns for Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Androulakis rules out future coalition with ND amid changed political landscape

12/12/2024 - 11:39

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has ruled out the possibility of forming a coalition with New Democracy in the future as opinion polls continue to show that the chances of a single-party government being elected at the next general election currently look slim.

PASOK tries to take initiative in budget debate as SYRIZA exodus continues

11/12/2024 - 11:03

The debate about the 2025 budget is due to begin in Parliament on Wednesday amid an ongoing tug-of-war between the government and the main opposition party, PASOK, over interventions in the banking sector.

As bank debate rages, ND's support slips further and PM loses economic adviser

10/12/2024 - 09:41

New Democracy continues to wrestle with issues related to the Greek banking sector as its popularity slides further, according to a new opinion poll.