A new nationwide survey finds strong backing among supporters of Greece’s main opposition party for dialogue across the fragmented center-left, alongside firm resistance to any governing alliance with the ruling conservatives

A nationwide survey on voting intention shows the governing party holding its lead, as Greeks express skepticism toward a newly announced party by Maria Karystianou and a hypothetical return by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

Mounting pressure inside the ruling party is reviving scenarios once considered unlikely, from a cabinet reshuffle to early elections, as shrinking margins and geopolitical uncertainty leave little room for delay

John Mueller (1970), now Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Ohio State University, in his classic analysis of the popularity of presidents in the US, argued that the rise in popularity of political leaders in times of international crises is not due to a substantial change in citizens’ political preferences, but instead to a psychological […]

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his speech at the New Year’s cake-cutting event for New Democracy employees to outline both short- and long-term political goals, framing the 2027 elections and the year 2030 as key milestones for the country

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that Israeli political consultants held discreet contacts linked to Greece’s ruling party ahead of parliamentary elections. It also describes an alleged behind-the-scenes role by Israeli President Herzog, which his office denies

With tractor blockades still in place, Athens hints at tougher enforcement while highlighting unemployment gains, wage hikes and tax relief in a bid to regain control of the political narrative

Amid a cost of living crisis, ongoing farmer protest and political fatigue, a pivotal pre-election year approaches, one that could redraw party lines, test old leaderships and introduce new, unpredictable players

Over half the respondents (54%) said the government’s top priority in 2026 should be inflation.

Across Europe, if no one party ends up with an absolute parliamentary majority after the elections, it will collaborate with other parties to rule the land. In Greece, none of the parties want to work with any of the others—or that’s what they’ve said, at least

As Hellenic Post shutters nearly half its branches, the backlash exposes the tension between economic reform and national identity.

After backlash from ruling-party MPs over plans to shut most post offices, the Prime Minister’s office seeks a way to defuse tensions. A €30 million gap, internal blame games, and angry lawmakers threaten to turn a communication misstep into a political crisis.

The percentage of respondents who were declared as “undecided” reached 16.2%

Nearly 80% of Greeks say they feel angry with the political system, with corruption and scandals fuelling discontent, even as New Democracy stays well ahead of rivals according to new opinion poll

Lena Samaras, 34, daughter of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, died suddenly after suffering two seizures. Politicians from across Greece have expressed deep condolences to the family

Critics argue that this arrangement blurred the line between state communications and partisan propaganda, raising serious concerns about the use of public and private resources to manipulate public opinion and discredit opposition voices

Instead of highlighting six years in power, government communication has shifted focus to the tenth anniversary of Greece’s 2015 referendum, a move seen by observers as an attempt to draw contrasts with the instability of that era

Mitsotakis conveyed a message of perseverance, affirming the government’s intention to continue working through the current term with the conviction that Greece can improve further.

An admission of failure and the tip of the iceberg for the government’s travails

Their exits come on the heels of a dramatic political fallout a day earlier, when Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis, along with four deputy ministers, resigned.