Poll: Greeks deeply distrust political parties, judiciary, and EU institutions
The survey, conducted for the Alexis Tsipras Foundation, found that while family remains the most trusted institution with a +77 trust balance, confidence in key democratic institutions is alarmingly low. The military scored a +40 balance, while universities followed with +24.
Trust in the judiciary, European institutions, and the public healthcare system ranged from -24 to -31, indicating widespread skepticism. The government, banks, and Parliament fared even worse, hovering around -50.
Political parties rank at the bottom, with trust levels plummeting to nearly -70, alongside labor unions and the media.
The poll also highlights serious concerns about the rule of law in Greece. A striking 91% of respondents believe the judiciary is too slow, while 79% say it is politically influenced. Large majorities also see it as poorly organized (76%), overly complex (74%), and socially unfair (70%).
Public frustration is further reflected in perceptions of government accountability.
Nearly three-quarters of respondents believe authorities attempted a cover-up in the deadly Tempi train disaster (74%) and the wiretapping scandal (72%).
The full survey will be presented at an event hosted by the Alexis Tsipras Foundation under the theme “Rule of Law, Democracy, and Justice.”
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