Against the backdrop of the formation of the two new parties and the results of the latest polls, the government appears satisfied with the fact that the New Democracy’s undisputed clear lead is not negatively affected by the realignment of the political system.In the Pulse poll released yesterday (on SKAI), the ruling party stands at 29.5% in the vote estimate, with Alexis Tsipras’s ELAS reaching 15.5%, PASOK at 11.5%, and Maria Karistianou’s Hope for Democracy at 11%.
Meanwhile, in terms of suitability for the premiership, Kyriakos Mitsotakis maintains a clear lead with 30%, compared to 17% for Alexis Tsipras, a key point that will be highlighted in communications from Piraeus and amid the dilemmas that will be presented to the public.
The goal of the Maximos Mansion is to highlight the difference between political stability and what it describes as fragmentation, lacking a clear programmatic vision, by investing in the narrative of continuity and effectiveness until the end of the government’s term.
These specific findings, say informed sources, confirm the resilience of the New Democracy party and demonstrate the need to remain committed to implementing the program for which they were elected. In this context, they do not believe that the realignments on the political scene ultimately affect the government’s planning.
According to this interpretation, the current state of the country’s political landscape confirms Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s recent references to a “political Babel.” As noted within the Prime Minister’s inner circle, the opposition appears deeply divided, with internal conflicts, defections of key figures, and intense competition among individuals, yet, according to the same assessment, no coherent alternative government plan for the country has emerged.
Concrete solutions
At the same time, given that citizens are seeking concrete solutions for the economy, their income, and their daily lives—especially during a period of international uncertainty—they argue that only the New Democracy party can guarantee these.
They also argue that political debate cannot be limited to changes in personnel or personal strategies, but must be accompanied by costed proposals and implementable policies that “the other parties have not yet demonstrated.”
They make special mention of Alexis Tsipras, regarding whom government officials note that the discussion surrounding his return remains more about public relations than substance. As they say, revamping a politician’s image is not enough on its own to convince the public, unless it is accompanied by clear political substance.
Regarding Maria Karistianou, they note that her public presence was initially linked to the Tempi tragedy; however, now that she has chosen to take an active political role, she will be treated as a political opponent, just like any other political force. Pending the clarification of her positions, they will—as they say—subject her to political criticism, without raising their voices or further polarizing the atmosphere.
What they are conveying to the government is that the 2023 election result was never interpreted as a “blank check, ” but as a mandate to continue an effort that, despite the successive crises of previous years, “was viewed positively by society.” At the same time, they reiterate that a majority government, although it seems a distant prospect, remains the party’s central electoral goal.
According to government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, “a majority is not an end in itself,” but stems from the need to ensure political stability. And this will remain the focus of the New Democracy’s campaign narrative.