Greek elections: Following the close of the polling stations, the Greek media issued the “exit polls” for Sunday’s elections, in which it is projected that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ New Democracy will win a landslide.
Mitsotakis’ party is expected to garner between 40% and 44% of the vote.
According to the “exit polls,” SYRIZA received between 16.1% to 19.1% of the vote, a worse showing than in the May elections.
PASOK/KINAL’s “exit poll” findings range from 10% to 13%, whereas KKE’s ranges from 7.2% to 9.2%.
Following the voting, the Greek Prime Minister urged citizens to vote, indicating that he anticipates an even more convincing outcome than on May 21.
“Today is a day of joy and responsibility for citizens and democracy.”
We will vote again in a few weeks to ensure that the country has a stable and competent administration.
I am certain that folks will vote with maturity and for the prosperity and well-being of their families, as well as for a stable nation.
“I hope that voter turnout has increased since the last elections on May 21,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras stated after the vote that Greece’s election system favors the party that rises first and begged for Greek voters’ support.
“Today’s vote is critical. Syriza is the only power that can fulfill that position responsibly, supporting society’s demands, representing the majority, while simultaneously participating in the political system and democracy.
Tsipras stated, “A strong Syriza today means a strong society and a healthy democracy tomorrow.”
Mitsotakis of the New Democracy party won a resounding victory against Tsipras of Syriza in the May 21 elections, but was unable to create a majority in the 300-seat parliament.
