PASOK party appears as lagging, compared to results of the poll by the same firm last month

In his autobiography Costas Simitis commented on his political relationships and goals.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a statement of condolences for the passing of former Greek PM Kostas Simitis.

Greece’s politicians issued statements of condolences for former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis.

Four days of national mourning have been declared for the death of former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis.

Former Minister Kostas Simitis played a defining role in shaping Greece’s economic and political landscape at the turn of the millennium. 

The government may not have changed in Greece in 2024. But the Opposition did change. And I don't think that's ever happened before.

This amendment comes as part of PASOK’s broader strategy to present itself as a people-focused yet pragmatic political alternative to New Democracy.

The Communist Party (KKE) is in fourth place while the up-until-recently main opposition SYRIZA party falls to fifth place, with 7.1%

Since the elections, almost two dozen members of the Greek parliament have left or been removed from the parties they were elected with.

Ruling New Democracy party fields a 10-percentage point lead over PASOK, although former continues to gradually slide in terms of voters' approval

“It is a sign of your desperation to replace SYRIZA, even imitating their mistakes, before they even disperse,” Mitsotakis said

Recent polls show a growing discontent among Greece’s electorate, and shifting party preferences.

In terms of voting intentions, New Democracy leads with 27.6%, followed by PASOK at 16.5%, with the main opposition party SYRIZA coming in third at 8.8%.

In an extrapolation of the valid responses, center-right ND is given 28.1%, while 18.2% of respondents picked PASOK

Center-right ND is preferred by 25% of respondents, without an extrapolation of the results, with now second-place PASOK pooling 15.3%

Former party presidential candidates are included in this new inner circle, as part of PASOK's ongoing push to maintain and project unity. 

New Democracy leads with 26.5% in voting intention, maintaining a 12.2-point lead over PASOK, which is in second place with an increase to 14.3% from 11.8%

Greek MPs from across the political spectrum expressed their condolences for the loss

Though Androulakis has not officially commented on his personnel decisions, there are many rumors of a shake up in central positions in the parliamentary group.