A new nationwide poll conducted by Pulse, concerning the European elections in May, showed that the main opposition SYRIZA is leading by 1.5% over the ruling New Democracy.
Specifically, the opinion poll showed that SYRIZA is standing at 20.5% while New Democracy is at 19%. The newly formed party “Potami” (the river) and the ultra nationalist Golden Dawn place third with 10.5%. Elia (Olive Tree) movement comes forth with 7.5% followed by the Communist Party (KKE) with 6.5%, the Independent Greeks with 4.5%, Democratic Left with 2%, Front of the Greek Anti-capitalist Left (ANTARSYA) with 1.5% and Ecologist Greens with 1%. The percentage of swing voters is rather high standing at 12.5%.
As far as the local elections are concerned, SYRIZA is leading in Greek citizens’ preference with 22.5% followed by New Democracy with 21.5%. Golden Dawn is third with 11% while Potami comes forth with 8.5% followed by PASOK and KKE (6.5%), Independent Greeks (4.5%), Democratic Left (2%), ANTARSYA (2%) and Ecologist Greens (1%). Swing voters reach 11%.
After the disclosure of the Baltakos scandal and the imposition of unpopular reforms, New Democracy and the Greek Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras are facing a major political crisis. It is estimated that the scandal will result in Samaras losing many votes both in European and local elections.
The Guardian has stated:”With only weeks before European and local elections – and Samaras’ parliamentary majority whittled down to one following an exodus of support over unpopular budget reforms – many predict a loss of votes for his fragile two-party coalition.”
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