A new MRB poll shows significant momentum for Alexis Tsipras’s Greek Left Coalition (ELAS), which has solidified its position as the clear second-largest force in Greece’s electoral landscape. The survey records ELAS at 14.4% of voting intention—up from previous readings—while New Democracy (ND) stands at 23.8%. The gap between the two parties has narrowed to 9.4 percentage points, marking a notable reduction compared to earlier polls.
Consolidating Opposition Leadership
The findings underscore ELAS’s growing role as the principal opposition pole against the ND-led government. It now holds a clear lead over PASOK, further marginalizing the historic center-left party and reinforcing its status as the dominant anti-government force.
Shifting Political Dynamics
The poll captures this shift amid heightened political fluidity—just as post-election realignments are re-entering public debate. Voters remain divided on the likely outcome of the next national elections. The survey also gauges public opinion on the possibility of a new political vehicle emerging under former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
Strategic Optimism in Tsipras’s Camp
Within Tsipras’s inner circle, the MRB results are viewed as highly encouraging. They signal that ELAS is building a stable electoral base—and laying the groundwork for a stronger challenge to ND’s governance in the period ahead.