Pulse poll gives New Democracy 30% to 17% lead over Greek Left Coalition, with 46% wanting elections in 2026

Vote intention and estimate

New Democracy leads the vote intention with 26%, followed by the Greek Left Coalition (ELAS) at 15% and PASOK at 10%. After distributing undecided voters, the vote estimate gives ND 30%, ELAS 17%, PASOK 11.5%, Hope for Democracy 8.5%, Greek Solution 8% and the Communist Party (KKE) 7%. The gap between the two largest parties narrowed by one percentage point compared with the previous Pulse measurement in late May, when ND stood at 25.5% and ELAS at 13.5%.

Coalition arithmetic

A single-party majority government is the preference of 45% of respondents, while 38% favour a coalition. Among ND voters, 52% would choose PASOK as a coalition partner, despite the latter's public refusal. PASOK supporters are divided: 32% want no coalition at all, 20% would join ND and 18% would partner with ELAS. ELAS voters overwhelmingly prefer PASOK as a governing ally (45%).

Election timing and dominant concerns

Asked when they want the next national elections, 46% say within 2026 and 33% prefer 2027. The cost of living remains the top issue: 89% describe it as the most or one of the most important problems, with 46% calling it the single most important. Greek-Turkish relations worry 56% of the public, who say they are "very" or "quite" concerned.

New party potential

A possible new party led by former prime minister Antonis Samaras attracts 13% potential support (5% say they would definitely vote for it), but 79% reject the idea. Meanwhile, SYRIZA, at 2%, would fail to enter parliament, alongside the Kasselakis party and NIKI, both at 1%. The poll points to a nine-party parliament.

Leadership ratings

Kyriakos Mitsotakis remains the most suitable prime minister with 30%, followed by Alexis Tsipras at 17%. The same share (17%) opts for "none/other". Nikos Androulakis and Kyriakos Velopoulos each receive 7%.