According to the findings, 76.2% of citizens are in favor of abolishing job permanency for public employees, aiming to ensure that those working in the public sector can be dismissed when they do not perform adequately.
Among public employees, two out of three (66%) agree with ending job permanency, while 79% of public servants and 88% of the general population support evaluations in the public sector, with the goal of improving performance and removing those who do not meet expectations.
Furthermore, the majority of citizens support further evaluation of educators, with 73.4% agreeing and expressing a desire for oversight measures in university environments. At the same time, 78% of respondents favor the placement of cameras on university campuses, and 71.1% believe that damages and vandalism in institutions should be paid for by those responsible.
Voters across all political parties show broad acceptance of these reforms, with 82.5% of those who voted for New Democracy in the European elections supporting the abolition of job permanency. Followed by PASOK voters at 76.9%, SYRIZA voters at 66.9%, and KKE voters at 62%. Overall, 76.2% of the Greek population supports these changes, recognizing that they will enable the dismissal of underperforming employees.
Regarding security in universities, the survey indicates that 60% of young people aged 17-34 support the installation of cameras in university spaces, with support rising with age to 83% among those over 65. Conversely, a left-leaning majority (64.7%) opposes the installation of cameras, and 52.8% oppose controlled access to universities.
Citizens seem to favor a stricter and more controlled operation of educational institutions, with 89.9% agreeing that damages and vandalism should be paid by those responsible, and 78.2% supporting controlled entry into university campuses. Additionally, 76.2% agree with the expulsion of students convicted of serious offenses, and 73.4% support the installation of cameras in university premises.
The survey’s findings demonstrate that Greek society desires reforms and changes in areas that have often remained on the political sidelines. The majority of citizens appear ready to back measures that will enhance efficiency and security within public services and universities.
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