04 Aug People of Greece – Weekly snapshot 24-29/7
The People of Greece platform recorded:
- the Subjective Well-Being Index,
- the sentiments and intentions of Greek men and women regarding participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections,
as well as their views on:
- the events that led to the restoration of democracy in 1974,
- the events that led to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974,
- the events that led to the loss of 104 lives in the deadly fire in Mati in 2018.
What did the survey reveal?
Subjective Well-Being Index
A summer that feels like winter
Electoral Maturity
Undecided, disillusioned, and divided over the model of governance: the political landscape ahead of the election.
Anniversary of the Restoration of Democracy in 1974
The Metapolitefsi is commemorated, but not taught: the lack of historical knowledge among younger generations.
Anniversary of Turkey’s Invasion of Cyprus in 1974
The Cypriot tragedy in collective memory: limited knowledge, complex attribution of responsibility.
Anniversary of the Tragedy in Mati
Mati as a Symbol of Government Failure: Citizens Still Do Not Trust the Government’s Preparedness.
Walk the thought – what new questions do our findings raise?
- How are disappointment, anger, and fatigue linked to the intention to abstain?
- What event or development could increase their interest in the elections?
- What characteristics do citizens associate with the concept of political authenticity?
- Which personal qualities most influence voting intentions?
- From which sources do younger people learn about the events of 1974 (school, family, the internet, social media, documentaries)?
- To what extent does knowledge of the events of 1974 influence attitudes toward democracy and institutions?
- Which aspects of the post-dictatorship transition do Greeks consider to remain “unfinished”?
- How well-informed do they feel about the current Cyprus issue?
- Are there generational differences in perceptions of the Turkish threat?
- What does the phrase “justice was not served” mean to citizens?
- What policy measures do they consider most effective in preventing tragedies such as the one that occurred in Mati in 2018?
- How does trust in the state (Mati) influence trust in democracy (the post-dictatorship era)?