23 Jul People of Greece – Weekly snapshot 17-23/7
The People of Greece platform surveyed:
- their feelings regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections,
- the certainty of their voting choice in the upcoming election, and
- the extent to which they feel sufficiently informed to make their voting decision,
- but also asked Greek men and women for their opinions on:
- the type of government they consider best for Greece,
- the likelihood of New Democracy cooperating with “Samaras’s party,”
- the future of SYRIZA following the latest developments within the party,
- the significance of the Marfin arson attack and the deaths of the three employees as a historic event,
- incidents of police violence and the manner in which complaints against police officers are investigated.
What did the survey reveal?
News Awareness Index
Greeks show a moderate level of awareness of this week’s current events.
Sentiments in the Run-up to the Elections
Political frustration turns into anger toward political opponents.
Electoral Maturity
Electoral Uncertainty and a Lack of Information: Young People at the Center of Political Turbulence.
Preferences for the Formation of the Next Government
Between a majority government and a coalition: Greeks are divided over the ideal model of governance.
Samaras’ Party
Nikos Dendias is considered the most suitable bridge for a future center-right coalition.
Developments in SYRIZA
More people see a dead end than a fresh start for SYRIZA.
Arrests in Connection with the Arson Attack on Marfin Bank
Marfin as a symbol of modern history and the crisis of confidence in institutions.
Cases of Illegal Police Violence
The shadow of impunity weighs heavily on the image of the Greek Police.
Walk the thought – what new questions do our findings raise?
- Is political anger more closely linked to economic hardships, institutional issues, or partisan conflicts?
- Does anger toward supporters of other parties lead to political participation or political disengagement?
- What is the main argument of those who prefer new elections over a coalition government?
- To what extent does the experience of coalition governments during the 2011–2015 period influence current perceptions?
- What events are considered the main causes of SYRIZA’s current image?
- Why do centrist voters attribute greater historical significance to the arson attack on Marfin Bank as an event?
- Is the perception that justice will not be served in this case due to distrust of the justice system or to the complexity of the case?
- Do citizens believe that incidents of police violence have increased, or that they are simply becoming more widely known?