Greeks equally divided on European sanctions, poll shows

Flag of Greece. File photoATHENA, May 13 There are slightly more Greeks who consider European sanctions against Russia «measures in the wrong direction» than those who consider anti-Russian sanctions the «right» — 44% vs. 43%, data show public opinion poll published by TV channel Skai. When asked about European sanctions against Russia, 43% answered that «the measures are in the right direction.» Of these, 12% said «measures are in the right direction and sufficient», and 31% believe that «measures are in the right direction, but others are needed».The Greek Parliament voted for a new agreement with the United States on military basesHowever, 44% of respondents consider the adopted sanctions «measures in the wrong direction.» 13% of respondents do not know or did not answer. support. Among supporters of the largest opposition party, SYRIZA, 22% of respondents approved the sanctions, while among supporters of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), only 11% of respondents. When asked about the situation in the Greek economy, 55% said they were pessimistic, and 36% were optimistic. 35% of respondents named the current Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, 23% opposition leader Alexis Tsipras and 11% PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis as the leader of the three proposed political leaders who can best deal with the problems of the economy and economic development. 23% of respondents said that none of the three of them could cope. If elections were held next Sunday, then 31.5% of respondents would vote for the ruling New Democracy party, 23.5% for SYRIZA, 14% for PASOK , 5% — for the Communist Party of Greece, 4% — for the right-wing Greek Solution party and 3% for the MERA25 party. The rest of the parties, according to the poll, are gaining less than the 3% required to get into parliament. The poll was conducted on May 9-11 by Pulse RC, commissioned by the Skai TV channel. The study was conducted by telephone survey method throughout the country. The survey involved 1,206 eligible adults. Sampling error at 95% confidence interval varies within +/- 2.8%. sanctions against Russia