Greece's ruling New Democracy party maintains first place with 26.5 percent of voting intention in the first post-summer opinion poll conducted by Interview for POLITIC.
The center-right party holds a 12-point lead over second-placed EL.AS., which fell to 14.5 percent from 15.8 percent in July. The gap between the top two parties expanded from 11 points in the previous survey.
PASOK retains third position with 10 percent, closely followed by the right-wing Greek Solution at 9 percent. The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) registered 6.1 percent, while Maria Karystianou's Hope for Democracy party suffered a significant drop, falling to 3.6 percent from 5.3 percent a month earlier.
Among smaller parties, Voice of Reason recorded 3.1 percent, Course of Freedom stood at 2.9 percent, and MeRA25 reached 2.8 percent. SYRIZA saw a slight rise to 2 percent from 1 percent in July. Meanwhile, undecided voters rose to 10.6 percent from 9 percent, while other parties gathered 6 percent. In total, 16.6 percent of citizens did not select any named party, reflecting ongoing political uncertainty in Greece.
Prime minister suitability and governance
When asked whom they trust most to govern the country, respondents placed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis first with 29.3 percent. Mitsotakis has served as prime minister since 2019 as leader of New Democracy.
The response of "nobody" took second place at 19.2 percent. Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who previously led the left-wing SYRIZA party, followed with 13.4 percent. Greek Solution leader Kyriakos Velopoulos received 11.4 percent, while PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis garnered 8.5 percent.
Demand for immediate elections
The survey recorded a slight majority in favor of calling snap national elections. A total of 51 percent of respondents backed holding elections now, compared to 46 percent who preferred the government to complete its full four-year term. A further 3 percent took no stance on the issue.
Voters also expressed a strong desire for a swift political resolution once an election occurs. The survey showed that 60 percent of citizens want a government formed directly from the first vote, whereas 32 percent considered a second ballot acceptable. Polling analysts noted that the appetite for elections is not accompanied by a wish for a prolonged campaign, with voters favoring a fast and decisive outcome.
Ideological breakdown of main parties
The survey examined how supporters of the two largest traditional parties identify themselves ideologically. Among New Democracy voters, 54.6 percent defined themselves as center-right, 24 percent as centrist, and 20.4 percent as right-wing.
For PASOK voters, 51 percent self-identified as center-left, 40 percent as centrist, and 9 percent as left-wing.
The data indicates that New Democracy faces greater pressure from its right flank, with potential voter leaks toward Greek Solution or a potential new political initiative led by former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. Conversely, PASOK's large centrist voter base represents its primary vulnerability to pressure from New Democracy.
Skepticism over opposition claims and new parties
Respondents reacted with skepticism to an assessment by Alexis Tsipras that EL.AS. could emerge as the leading party in a potential second election. Only 18 percent of respondents viewed such a scenario as very or quite likely, while 79 percent described it as rather or not at all realistic.
At the same time, the poll highlighted notable interest in a potential political party led by Antonis Samaras, who led New Democracy and served as prime minister from 2012 to 2015. Twelve percent of citizens said they would be very or quite likely to vote for a Samaras-led party, with an additional 8 percent saying it was a little likely. In total, 20 percent left open the possibility of backing such a movement, whereas 79 percent said they would not choose it.
Widespread pessimistic outlook
The overall climate captured by the survey remains negative regarding both the country's direction and personal expectations. A majority of 65 percent of respondents stated that Greece is moving in the wrong direction, compared to 32 percent who held the opposite view.
On personal prospects, 68 percent of citizens declared they were little or not at all optimistic about their lives over the next six months, while only 30 percent appeared very or quite optimistic. According to the poll findings, public dissatisfaction is no longer confined to political evaluations but has extended into daily life and personal expectations.
