A fresh opinion poll conducted by Interview for Politic.gr captures a striking picture of Greece’s political landscape: widespread public anger at the political system combined with the enduring strength of the governing party.

The survey, conducted between September 18 and September 22,  found that nearly eight in ten Greeks (79%) describe themselves as “very” or “quite” angry with the country’s political system, while just 18% said they feel little or no anger. When asked what troubles them most, citizens pointed above all to corruption and cronyism (31%), followed by scandals (25%) and broken promises (14%). Smaller but notable frustrations included uninspiring political leaders (11%) and perceived concessions on national issues (9%).

Against this backdrop of disillusionment, New Democracy (ND) continues to enjoy a solid lead. In terms of voting intention, the party registers 23.9%, keeping a comfortable ten-point advantage over PASOK, which stands at 13.2%. Strikingly, the undecided vote is almost as strong as PASOK, at 17.9%, underlining the fluidity of the political field. Other parties crossing the parliamentary threshold include Eurosceptic Ellinikin Lysi (Greek Solution) with 7.5%, Plefsi Eleftherias (Course of Freedom) with 6.4%, the Greek Communist Party with 6.1%, SYRIZA with 4.4%, Movement for Democracy  with 4%, Foni Logikis (Voice of Logic) (3.5%), and MeRA25 (3.4%).

When results are projected into voting estimates, ND climbs close to 30%, while PASOK trails with 15%. In total, nine parties would enter parliament if elections were held today, a reminder of Greece’s fragmented party system even as the governing party remains dominant in the political arena.

The recent opinion poll also highlights shifting dynamics within ND. The recent defection of former PASOK heavyweight Andreas Loverdos has divided the ruling party’s supporters: 53% welcome his arrival, but 42% oppose it. PASOK voters, meanwhile, view the move overwhelmingly negatively, with 87% against.

Another flashpoint is speculation over a return of former prime minister Antonis Samaras. The idea meets broad resistance, with 62% of respondents rejecting it, including a majority of ND’s own base (55%). Only about a third of ND voters (34%) say they would be open to his comeback.

Conducted online with a nationwide sample of 3,050 people aged 17 and over, the survey underscores both the resilience of New Democracy at the ballot box and the depth of public frustration with the country’s politics.