The ballot box thus appears almost like an air freshener. You spray it, and the smell of every scandal—and anything else not related to our wallets—is covered by the heavy scent of the electoral result

There is, however, one thing we can be absolutely sure about: none of the parties want to cooperate with anyone else. And that isn’t good for our democracy.

New Democracy remains dominant, but economic anxiety, leadership fatigue and a fragmented opposition are reshaping the political terrain. As elections inch closer, every major figure faces a narrowing path—and a restless electorate.

Greece is heading into the fully political year of 2026, during which dilemmas will be tested, old and new faces evaluated, and party balances and actual influence within society revealed—the factors that will ultimately determine the results of the national elections

The latest MRB poll finds MP Zoe Konstantopoulou Greece’s most popular politician as voter uncertainty and discontent grow.