Greece prepares for European elections amidst abstention concerns and political tensions

In just six days, voters will head to the polls to elect Greece's representatives in the European Parliament, and the primary concern among all parties is voter abstention.

Polls indicate that a segment of voters who participated in the last national election are now considering abstaining to express their dissatisfaction and grievances. This factor is expected to significantly influence the final outcome: determining each party's level of support, the magnitude of the gaps between them, and, of course, the number of parties that will secure representation in the European Parliament.

European elections

Political leaders are holding their main pre-election rallies this week in Athens and Thessaloniki ahead of the June 9 European elections.

A central issue in the days leading up to the European elections is the cost of living, which has emerged as the...