A new nationwide opinion poll conducted by Interview for POLITIC reveals a widening gap between Greek citizens and the country’s political establishment, alongside growing concern over foreign policy and international relations. The poll paints a picture of political fragmentation, voter disengagement, and deep skepticism about leadership—both domestic and global.
Majority of Greeks View Iran as a Threat
The survey highlights a divided but cautious attitude toward Iran, with 54% of respondents viewing Tehran as a threat to international peace and security, while 41% disagree and 5% remain undecided. The results reflect a broader unease with Middle Eastern geopolitics and the perceived destabilizing role of Iran in the region.
Declining Trust in Greek Foreign Policy
The results also suggest widespread disapproval of Greek foreign policy, with respondents indicating dissatisfaction across all recent administrations. Only 31% of respondents view the foreign policy of the current government under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis favorably. Past governments fare even worse in public perception, with the administrations of Alexis Tsipras and Antonis Samaras receiving 17% and 13% approval, respectively.
Notably, 38% of respondents believe Greece has never had a strong or successful foreign policy, reflecting a lack of confidence in the country’s international positioning.
Turks Relations: Diplomacy Without Concessions
Despite tensions in the Aegean, Greeks appear to favor a balanced approach to relations with Turkey. Half of those surveyed support maintaining open diplomatic channels while simultaneously strengthening national defense. An additional 36% call for a tougher stance with no concessions on national interests, and only 1% express openness to a more conciliatory approach.
Voting Intentions: SYRIZA Nears Parliamentary Exit
The poll indicates a continued decline in support for the left-wing SYRIZA party, which has now slipped below the 3% threshold required to enter parliament, down from 4.6% in May to 2.9% in June. SYRIZA’s leadership has strongly contested the poll’s validity, calling the results “entirely unreliable” and accusing the polling company of manipulation and bias.
The governing center-right New Democracy (ND) party sees a modest increase, rising from 24.8% to 25.9%, though still far from securing a parliamentary majority. The center-left PASOK–KINAL remains in second place, despite a slight drop from 13.1% to 12%.
Other parties continue to slide or remain stagnant:
- Plefsi Eleftherias: 8.5% (from 9%)
- Elliniki Lysi: 7% (from 7.8%)
- KKE (Communist Party): 6.5% (from 7%)
- Kίνημα Δημοκρατίας (Democracy Movement): 4%
- MERA25 & Foni Logikis: 3.5%
- NIKI: 2%
- New Left: 1.7%
Meanwhile, the number of undecided voters has grown significantly, increasing from 13.8% in May to 16.7% in June, signaling continued voter uncertainty and volatility in the political landscape.
Low Confidence in Political Leaders
When asked who they trust most to lead the country, Prime Minister Mitsotakis leads with 31.7%, a slight improvement from May. However, “None of the above” comes in a close second with 29.4%, suggesting a deepening cynicism about political leadership in general.
Opposition leader Nikos Androulakis holds third place with 10%, followed by Zoe Konstantopoulou at 7.3%. The high percentage of respondents selecting “none” as a preferred leader suggests a structural trust deficit in the Greek political system.
Global Leaders: Rejection of “Wartime Figures”
Internationally, Greek public sentiment favors leaders perceived as diplomatic or stable. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides leads in positive views with 43.4%, followed by French President Emmanuel Macron (39%) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (32%).
In contrast, former U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receive overwhelmingly negative ratings—74.1%, 73%, and 71.3% disapproval, respectively—signaling widespread rejection of leaders associated with conflict or escalation.
