Poll finds 72% of Greeks believe rule of law is not functioning in Greece
A new public opinion survey conducted in Greece has revealed deep public skepticism over the country’s judicial and democratic institutions, with 72% of respondents saying they believe the rule of law is not functioning properly.
The poll, carried out by Athens-based research company ALCO between May 5 and 9, 2026, found that only 24% of participants believe Greek institutions operate within a proper rule-of-law framework.
The findings come amid growing political and legal controversies that have fueled concerns over institutional transparency, judicial independence, and public accountability in Greece.
The survey also showed declining support for the ruling New Democracy party, whose voter support dropped to 22.8% — the lowest level recorded in ALCO measurements since before 2019.
The center-left opposition alliance PASOK–KINAL ranked second with 12.2%.
According to the poll, support for other political parties stood as follows:
Greek Solution – 8%
Communist Party of Greece – 7%
Course of Freedom – 5.7%
SYRIZA – 3.4%
Voice of Reason – 2.6%
MeRA25 – 2.5%
NIKI – 2.0%
New Left – 1.0%
Democrats – 0.9%
Commenting on the findings, Halit Habip Oğlu said the survey once again highlights ongoing concerns regarding democracy and the rule of law in Greece.
Habip Oğlu stated that a series of legal and political scandals in recent years has significantly weakened public trust in both the government and the judiciary. He also noted that criticism regarding Greece’s rule-of-law standards has appeared in reports published by European Union institutions and independent international organizations.
He called on the Greek government to address citizens’ concerns, rebuild confidence in democratic institutions, and demonstrate full respect for the principles of the rule of law.
