16 Jul People of Greece – Weekly snapshot 9-16/7
The People of Greece platform asked Greeks for their opinions on:
- the resignation of SYRIZA leader Socrates Famellos and developments within the party,
- the timing of the next parliamentary elections,
- the shooting of a suspect by police officers in Argos,
- Turkey’s relations with the U.S. and the prospect of Greece appealing to the International Court of Justice in The Hague regarding the continental shelf issue,
- foreign customs, such as “The Bachelor” or Halloween parties, as well as
- the frequency with which people watched World Cup matches.
What did the survey reveal?
News Index
Security and foreign policy issues are capturing the attention of Greeks.
Resignation of SYRIZA Leader
SYRIZA has no clear successor and no clear direction.
Police Shootings in Argos
Greeks support the use of firearms to protect life, but are divided on the limits of police use of force.
Timing of Elections
Greeks value and want elections to be held on time.
NATO Summit in Ankara
Geopolitical realism and a diplomatic solution to Greek-Turkish disputes.
FIFA World Cup
The World Cup as a mass spectacle and a venue for betting.
Foreign Customs
Between foreign customs and Greek tradition: a deep generational and ideological divide.
Walk the thought – what new questions do our findings raise?
- How likely do citizens consider a new effort to unify the center-left?
- Is the preference for serving out the full four-year term linked to a desire for political stability or to a lack of a credible alternative governance proposal?
- Which institutions are considered most credible for investigating incidents of abuse of power or negligence?
- What factors shape the perception that the police use excessive or insufficient force?
- How do citizens explain the privileged relationship between Turkey and the United States? Do they believe this is due to Turkey’s geopolitical power or to weaknesses in Greek foreign policy?
- To what extent does the perception of Greece’s limited power influence attitudes toward dialogue with Turkey?
- To what extent is support for specific national teams linked to cultural or political identities?
- Do citizens view sports betting as a form of entertainment or a means of financial gain?
- Which Greek customs do Greeks consider most important to preserve for future generations?