Two new opinion polls, one by Pulse for SKAI and one by MRB for Open TV, reflect the familiar picture of recent months: New Democracy remains comfortably in first place with percentages nearly double those of the second party, PASOK, whose polling numbers appear completely stagnant.

Citizens’ third choice in the MRB poll is “another party,” as the public awaits announcements from Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis also remains the leading choice for prime minister, polling three times higher than second-place Nikos Androulakis, although Tsipras and Karystianou were not included in that comparison.

Pulse: New Democracy at 29.5% with a 15-point lead over “stagnant” PASOK – The performances of Tsipras and Karystianou

In the Pulse poll presented on SKAI’s main news bulletin, New Democracy measured 29.5% in projected vote share, down from 31% at the end of March — a loss of 1.5 points after gaining two points previously.

Forty-five percent of citizens believe the government’s recent economic measures are moving in the right direction, although 37% think additional measures are needed. Even higher approval (reaching 50%) was recorded for the government’s decisions and actions regarding foreign policy, alliances, and national defense. Concern about war remains high at 74%, down four points, but concern over its economic consequences has risen sharply from 43% to 50%.

While awaiting official announcements from Tsipras and Karystianou, the main opposition party remains stable — 12% in voting intention and 14.5% in projected vote share. Pulse also recorded stability at 9% for both Hellenic Solution and Course of Freedom. The Communist Party (KKE) and SYRIZA each lose half a point, Voice of Reason gains half a point, and MeRA25 gains a full point, appearing to narrowly secure entry into an eight-party parliament.

Particularly noteworthy is the vote for “another party,” which rises from 11% to 13% amid expectations surrounding Tsipras and Karystianou and once again becomes the third polling choice among voters. This time, Pulse did not measure interest in hypothetical new parties as in previous surveys, but rather “potential vote”: “I would definitely vote for it” stands at 9% for a Tsipras-led party and 8% for Maria Karystianou, while the broader “probably yes” category reaches 11% for the former prime minister and 13% for the mother associated with the Tempi train tragedy. Former PM Antonis Samaras polls much lower, at 12% total with only 3% “definitely yes.”

Maria Karystianou has particularly strong appeal among politically non-aligned voters at 22%, as well as among right-wing voters (10% say they would definitely vote for her). Her weakest numbers are among left-wing voters, where only 3% say they would definitely support her. She records 8% among both center-right and center-left voters, and 5% among centrists.

Alexis Tsipras, meanwhile, shows particularly strong appeal among left-wing voters (26% say they would definitely vote for him) and center-left voters (17%). However, his “definite vote” support falls to 4% among centrist and right-leaning voters.

MRB: New Democracy at 28.8%, PASOK at 14.5%, “another party” in third place

In the MRB poll presented on OPEN TV’s main news bulletin, New Democracy measures 28.8% in projected vote share, despite losing 2.4 points in voting intention. PASOK remains second, gaining half a point to reach 14.5%.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis once again dominates the question of suitability for prime minister, receiving 23.1% among current political leaders (excluding Tsipras and Karystianou), while Nikos Androulakis ranks second after a 2.9-point increase, though still at only 8%.

In this question, MRB also recorded a 4.8-point decline in the “none” option and a 3.7-point increase in the “someone else” option, which rises to 15.6%. MRB CEO Dimitris Mavros commented that this category essentially points toward Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou.

For a potential Tsipras party, 11.1% say they would “definitely” vote for it — an increase of 3.6 points — while 12.1% say they would “probably” vote for it. For Maria Karystianou, “definite” potential support measured 6.6%, down three points, while those saying they would “probably” vote for her also declined by 2.5 points to 18.5%.

Contrary to all other polling firms, MRB predicts parliamentary representation for Stefanos Kasselakis’ party, measuring it at 3.2% in projected vote share.

It is also noted that undecided voters in the voting intention category increased by two points to 22%, only half a point below New Democracy’s own share at 22.5%. “Another party” rises to 7.4% from 5.2%.