A strong majority of Greek citizens view farmers’ demands as fair and largely support the form of their recent protests, according to a new nationwide poll conducted by Metron Analysis. The findings come as representatives of the primary production sector begin scaling back road blockades after meetings with government officials.

Broad Support for Farmers’ Demands

According to the survey, 75% of respondents say the demands raised by farmers and other primary sector workers are fair, while 23% describe them as excessive. The remaining 2% said they were unsure or declined to answer.

While support remains high, it has slipped compared with an earlier poll, when 81% considered the demands fair and 17% excessive. The protests have involved farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and fishers, who recently met with officials at the prime minister’s office. Despite expressing disappointment with the government’s stance, protest leaders have opted to change the form of their actions.

Political and Social Divides

Support for the farmers’ demands varies significantly by political orientation. Approval is strongest among those who identify with the political left and center-left, where support reaches well above 80%. Among centrists, three out of four respondents view the demands as fair. By contrast, opinions are more divided on the center-right, where roughly half consider the demands excessive.

Social background also shapes views. Support is highest among respondents who identify as part of the agricultural and working classes, while approval declines gradually among middle- and upper-class respondents, though a clear majority in every group still views the demands as fair.

Views on Road Blockades

Public opinion is also largely favorable toward the tactics used during the protests. Asked about the closure of roads—a key form of pressure used by farmers—63% of respondents said the blockades were justified, compared with 36% who called them unjustified. These figures are unchanged from the previous survey.

As with the demands themselves, attitudes toward the blockades differ by political and social identity. Left-wing respondents overwhelmingly support the tactic, while opposition is strongest among those identifying with the center-right. Support remains high among agricultural and working-class respondents but drops among middle- and upper-class groups, where opinion is more evenly split.

A Clear Message to Policymakers

Overall, the poll suggests that despite fatigue from prolonged disruptions, public sympathy for the primary production sector remains strong. The results underline the political sensitivity of the issue as the government weighs its next steps following weeks of nationwide mobilizations.