17 Sep People of Greece – Weekly snapshot 10-14/9
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The People of Greece platform surveyed the opinions of Greek men and women on:
- the measures announced by Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair,
- the far-right AfD’s victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt,
- children attending private schools and the costs associated with extracurricular activities,
- the legacy of Giorgos Mazonakis, following his sudden death.
What did the survey reveal?
News Index
Prime Minister’s Announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair
The announcements were made, but optimism failed to materialize.
AfD Victory in a German State
The rhetoric about increased immigration is also convincing to Greeks as an explanation for the rise of the far right.
Back to School
A public school, but with significant private spending on education.
The Death of Giorgos Mazonakis
The distinctive voice that remained close to the people.
Walk the thought – what new questions do our findings raise?
- Why don’t the announcements made at the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair translate into personal economic optimism? Is it a matter of distrust toward the government, a feeling that the measures don’t apply to households, or a more general sense of pessimism about the economy?
- When is a measure in favor of young people considered socially just? When it offers equal support to everyone, or when it provides greater assistance to those starting from a less favorable economic position?
- How easily can the AfD’s interpretation be applied to the Greek political reality? Would Greeks consider an increase in the number of immigrants a circumstance that would justify the rise of a far-right party?
- Does spending on extracurricular activities increase the sense of social inequality among families?
- What does “ordinary person” mean to Greeks today? Origin, lifestyle, economic status, behavior, or public image?