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Ruling ND Party Ahead in Greece
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing New Democracy (ND) party is the leading political force in Greece, according to a poll by VPRC published in Kathimerini. 43 per cent of respondents would support the ND in the next legislative election, unchanged since January.
The opposition Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) is second with 39 per cent, followed by the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) with seven per cent, the Coalition of the Left and Progress (SIN) with 4.5 per cent, and the People's Orthodox Alarm (LAOS) with four per cent.
In the March 2004 parliamentary election, Kostas Karamanlis led the ND to victory, securing 165 seats in the Greek Parliament. PASOK had administered the government since January 1996. Current PASOK leader George Papandreou served as foreign minister under Kostas Simitis.
Earlier this month, Communist leader Aleka Papariga discussed her party's chances, saying, "The KKE's policy is formulated from a position of principles and is not determined by others." Papariga also said LAOS is a party that "hides its face," adding, "Nationalism, racism, obscurant perceptions, populism and anti-communism co-exist in LAOS."
The next parliamentary ballot in Greece is tentatively scheduled for March 2008.
Polling Data
What party would you support in Greece's next general election?
Jun. 2007 | Jan. 2007 | |
New Democracy (ND) | 43% | 43% |
Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) | 39% | 39% |
Communist Party of Greece (KKE) | 7% | 7.5% |
Coalition of the Left and Progress (SIN) | 4.5% | 4% |
People's Orthodox Alarm (LAOS) | 4% | 3.5% |
Source: VPRC / Kathimerini
Methodology: Interviews with 960 Greek adults, conducted on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, 2007. No margin of error was provided.