Comparative politics

Antisystemic forces are sending shockwaves through mature democracies in the Western world. Compared to them, Greece is like an oasis of calm. In order to maintain this status quo, however, the country needs to deal with the social problems and inequalities that act as fuel for populism.

With their selection, voters always have the final say on the representatives they send to the Greek and European parliaments. Political parties, however, define the range and quality of the available choices.