New Democracy Polling Surges as Greeks Rally Behind Defense Buildup

Greece’s governing New Democracy party has expanded its political dominance, climbing above 31% in latest voter estimates as the public offers overwhelming support for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s assertive regional defense posture. An MRB survey for Open TV shows the center-right party at 31.1%, commanding a massive 17.1-percentage-point lead over the socialist PASOK, which stands at 14%. The surge comes as Mr. Mitsotakis maintains his position as the nation's most trusted leader, w...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA