All in the name of power

On the one hand, we have dozens of public opinion polls pointing to the fact that the government is no longer popular, that it has lost much of its credibility and is lagging significantly behind New Democracy in voter preference, to the extent that many experts believe the situation is irreversible and Greece is facing early elections.

On the other hand, there is a prevailing sense that the leftist-led coalition is doing everything in its power - using every trick in the book - to improve its image and stay in government by winning the next elections, whenever they may take place.

This would be just another day in politics were it not for the fact that the government's efforts are characterized by a mixture of populism and cynicism, with complete disregard for their toll on the country. In order to achieve its goal, it is has been painstakingly establishing itself in...