A new opinion poll by ALCO reveals growing dissatisfaction with Greece’s government, with support for the ruling New Democracy party slipping further while smaller parties edge upward.
Public opinion on government performance
According to the survey, 38% of respondents said their view of the government remains “equally bad” following the prime minister’s announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Another 31% said its image has become “worse,” while only 5% see improvement. About 20% described their view as “equally good.”
When asked about government ministers, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias received the most positive evaluations, followed by Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis.
Dissatisfaction with government policies
The poll also found that 70% of respondents would prefer a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) or special consumption taxes over cuts to income tax rates, believing such measures would have a more tangible impact on household budgets.
Overall satisfaction with government performance remains low: 53% of respondents said they are “not at all satisfied,” while 27% described themselves as “a little satisfied.” Only 19% reported being “very” or “quite satisfied.”
Ministerial rankings
Among voters of the ruling party, Dendias emerged as the most successful minister with 51% support, followed by Pierrakakis at 33%. Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis was next with 28%, and Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis at 21%.
Voting intention results
In voting intention, New Democracy dropped to 24%, down from 25% in June. The socialist PASOK party rose slightly to 11.5% (from 10.7%), while left-wing SYRIZA registered 6.2% (from 5%).
Notably, the far-right Greek Solution climbed into third place at 9.3%. Other results include:
- Communist Party (KKE): 7.1%
- Course of Freedom: 7.1%
- NIKI: 2.1%
- MeRA25: 2.5%
- New Left: 1.3%
- Voice of Reasons: 3.6%
- Movement for Democracy: 2.3%
- Other parties: 4%
- Undecided voters: 19%
The poll underscores a shifting political landscape, with rising discontent toward the government and growing space for smaller parties.
