A new political landscape is emerging following the formation of ELAS, the new party led by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. According to a Real Polls survey published on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 — conducted for Protagon — ND remains first in voting intention with 25.8%, though it shows signs of decline compared to May. Meanwhile, Tsipras’ ELAS has surged to second place with 18.2%.
ND and ELAS Separated by Single Digits
The gap between ND and ELAS has narrowed to just 7.6 percentage points — now officially a single-digit margin. In the vote estimation (a broader measure that includes likely voters and those expressing stronger intent), ND stands at 28.3%, ELAS at 21.4%, ‘Hope for Democracy’ — the party founded by Maria Karystianou — at 11.9%, and PASOK at 9.9%. That puts the ND–ELAS gap at 6.9% in this metric.
PASOK Falls to Fourth Place
PASOK registers 8.9% in voting intention — placing it fourth, behind Karystianou’s ‘Hope for Democracy’, which holds third with 9.4%.
Public Skepticism Over ‘Strong Government’ Narrative
Notably, 45.6% of respondents described the political claim that “only a strong government can guarantee stability” as an “extortionate dilemma” — suggesting widespread public discomfort with authoritarian-leaning rhetoric.
What Voters Value Most in a Party
When asked what qualities matter most in evaluating a political party, respondents ranked problem-solving ability first (41.8%), followed by integrity (39.4%). Ideological identity (12.6%) and the leader’s personality (3.5%) ranked far lower.
Top Priorities for an Ideal Prime Minister
On what an ideal prime minister should prioritize, the top response was justice, meritocracy, and the rule of law (22.5%), closely followed by tackling inflation through tax cuts (22%). Economic growth and improved living standards came third (16.9%), while ethical governance — defined as “governing for the people” — received 14.7%.
Fighting Inflation: Enforcement and Tax Cuts Top the List
Regarding measures to address rising costs, citizens most commonly cited anti-cartel enforcement and fines (39.9%) and tax reductions (38.7%).