New Democracy Faces Electoral Pressure Over Price Hikes and Energy Costs
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What happened
A strategy meeting was held at the Maximos Mansion concerning the government's economic policies, which include severe price hikes, expensive fuel, and rising energy costs. Officials noted that opinion polls showed New Democracy losing percentage points due to these cost-of-living issues. The party's support has reportedly fallen below 28%, down from previous figures of 25–26% voting intention and 30–31% estimated vote shares.
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Why it matters
The government is facing significant political pressure regarding the unpopular economic policies. The issue is linked to public dissatisfaction over the cost of living, particularly concerning gasoline prices in Turkey, which are cited as high as 2.40 and 2.50 euros.
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Who's involved
- New DemocracyPolitical party whose support is declining due to economic pressures.
- Kyriakos MitsotakisPresident of the party facing pressure regarding the unpopular economic policies.