Greece - Economist Intelligence Unit - The Economist
DOMESTIC POLITICS: Pasok emerged with a resounding victory over the incumbent centre-right New Democracy (ND) in the elections on October 4th, with 43.9% support compared with 33.4% for ND. Under Greek electoral law, Pasok was awarded 160 seats in parliament, thereby gaining an absolute majority. The election was a serious defeat for ND, which has never before posted such poor results. Exasperated by ND's policy paralysis, the ND government's embroilment in corruption allegations and the economy's rapid deterioration, many voters supported Pasok because it was seen as the only alternative to the status quo. However, over half of respondents in opinion polls just before the elections stated they did not think the socialists were ready to return to government.
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