A significant recovery in support for New Democracy (ND), reaching 32.2% in vote estimation—nearly 4 points above its European election result—is recorded in the Marc poll presented by Proto Thema. At the same time, positive evaluations of the government and the prime minister stand at 38.5% and 39.1% respectively, approaching levels seen in the 2023 national elections.

The poll began on April 23, one day after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced support measures in response to the conflict in the Persian Gulf. Each measure is considered very or fairly important by 43.8% to 58.5% of citizens. The most significant, according to respondents, are the €150 emergency support per child for families and the increase in aid to low-income pensioners from €250 to €300.

On the same day, parliamentary votes took place regarding lifting the immunity of 13 ND MPs over the OPEKEPE case, concluding without major political fallout for the ruling party. It also coincided with corruption-related remarks by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi from Delphi. The survey concluded on April 28, shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron visited Athens, making strong statements of defense support for Greece against Turkish aggression.

Public concern over potential risks stemming from the Gulf conflict is also evident: more than 8 in 10 respondents say they are “very” or “fairly” worried, primarily about rising prices and possible product shortages.

In this context, 22.1% believe the government “is doing everything it can to curb inflation using all available means,” while 33.9% say it “is trying, but more decisive measures and controls are needed.” This indicates a not entirely negative stance, despite only 24.4% saying they benefit significantly from the announced support measures.

Notably, when asked what costs the government the most politically, more than one in three respondents cite inflation, while only one in five point to the Tempi tragedy or the OPEKEPE scandal. Regarding agricultural subsidies, more than six in ten respondents attribute responsibility to all governments over time.