A new poll conducted by Marc has revealed a notable shift in Greek public opinion, with 28.5% of respondents expressing support for a coalition government comprising center-left and left-wing parties: PASOK, SYRIZA, Course of Freedom, and the New Left. This grouping, which brings together both traditional and newer political forces, emerges as the most popular government scenario among voters at the moment.
The survey, which aired on Greek television network ANT1, highlights that economic issues and the cost of living are currently the most important factors influencing voter decisions. These concerns were cited by 43.7% of participants, followed closely by daily quality-of-life issues, chosen by 41.1%.
Despite the rising interest in a broad center-left coalition, 23.8% of respondents still favor a single-party government led by the center-right New Democracy, which currently holds power. A smaller 10.7% of those surveyed would prefer a coalition between PASOK and New Democracy, two parties that have historically alternated in power.
The breakdown of voter preferences by party affiliation paints a clearer picture of the current political landscape. Among New Democracy supporters, nearly 77% wish to see their party continue governing alone. SYRIZA voters are the most enthusiastic about the four-party left coalition, with over two-thirds backing the idea. Similarly, 60.5% of Course of Freedom voters want their party to participate in such a coalition.
PASOK voters are more divided. While 38.3% favor a partnership with SYRIZA and the other left-leaning parties, more than a quarter—27.7%—would rather see PASOK join forces with New Democracy. The numbers also show a surprising level of support for the left-wing coalition among voters of traditionally distinct parties: 38.9% of Communist Party voters and 20.2% of voters for the far-right Greek Solution favor the same left coalition. Meanwhile, 18.4% of Greek Solution supporters would like to see New Democracy form a government with other smaller right-wing parties.
The poll also addressed institutional reforms. When asked about the controversial law shielding ministers from prosecution during their term, a resounding 91.2% of respondents said they support subjecting ministers to the jurisdiction of regular courts, aligning with growing demands for political accountability in Greece.
On immigration policy, a major concern in recent years, 73.4% of Greeks believe the country should adopt a stricter stance, reflecting a hardening of public sentiment on the issue.
