Alco poll puts New Democracy at 23.4% as 68% call for change of government

A new opinion poll by Alco, presented on Alpha television, shows New Democracy maintaining the lead in voting intention, while a majority of respondents express support for a of government ahead of the next elections.

According to the survey, New Democracy receives 23.4%, followed by Alexis Tsipras' ELAS party at 13.4% and PASOK at 11.4%.

Despite the governing party's lead, 68% of respondents say Greece needs a change of government rather than a third term for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Voting intention: New Democracy leads, ELAS second

The survey records the following percentages for voting intention:

New Democracy: 23.4%

ELAS: 13.4%

PASOK: 11.4%

Communist Party of Greece (KKE): 7.1%

Greek Solution: 5.8%

Course of Freedom: 3.7%

Golden Dawn: 3.2%

Elpida: 3.1%

MeRA25: 2.5%

Voice of Reason: 2.2%

SYRIZA: 1.8%

NIKI: 1.7%

Democrats: 0.7%

The results place ELAS, led by former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, in second position, 10 percentage points behind New Democracy.

68% want a change of government

Respondents were asked whether Kyriakos Mitsotakis should be given a third opportunity to govern or whether the country should have a change of government.

The results were:

• Change of government: 68%
• Third term for Mitsotakis: 23%
• Undecided: 9%

The survey also examined public satisfaction with the government's performance.

A total of 55% said they were not at all satisfied, 24% said they were slightly satisfied and 19% reported being very satisfied.

Cost of living remains a major concern

The poll highlights continuing pressure on household budgets, with respondents asked how likely they were to reduce purchases of essential goods for their families during the coming winter because of rising prices.

The responses were:

• Very likely: 15%
• Quite likely: 40%
• Slightly likely: 29%
• Not at all likely: 13%
• Undecided/no answer: 3%

Combined, 55% said they were either very or quite likely to reduce spending on essential goods.

Government policies blamed for rising prices

The survey also examined public perceptions of the main causes of inflation.

Asked who they believed was primarily responsible for rising prices, 45% pointed to the government and its policies.

Other responses included:

• Global energy crisis: 29%
• Price speculation by some businesses: 15%
• Insufficient inspections: 9%
• Undecided/no answer: 2%

The findings highlight the prominence of the cost of living and dissatisfaction with government performance in the political landscape reflected by the Alco survey.