Issue Check: Direct Comparison of Party Positions

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Economy & State

Wealth Redistribution
Pro-Redistribution
Market-Driven
Fiscal Policy
Public Investment
Austerity & Tax Cuts
Trade Policy
Free Trade
Protectionism

Society & Values

Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order
Gender Equality Measures
Pro-Promotion
Against Promotion
LGBTQ+ Equality
Pro-Equality
Traditional Values
Same-Sex Marriage
Pro-Marriage
Against
Religion in Politics
Secularism
Religious Influence
Urban vs. Rural Priority
Focus on Urban Areas
Focus on Rural Areas

Environment & Climate

Environment vs. Economy: What's More Important?
Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth
Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection
Climate Action vs. Economic Growth
Climate Protection First
Economic Growth First

Migration & Integration

Immigration Policy
Open
Restrictive
Integration & Culture
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
Rights for Ethnic Minorities
Expand Rights
Equal Treatment Only
National Sovereignty
Cosmopolitan
Nationalist

Democracy & Institutions

Executive Power Distribution
Decentralized
Strong Executive
Judicial Independence
Independent
Executive Oversight
State Organization
Federalism
Centralism

The Political Landscape in Greece: An Overview of All Parties

Key Parties

ANTARSYA

Anti-capitalist Left Cooperation for the Overthrow
Far-Left
ANTARSYA is a Greek alliance of radical left parties. It pursues a revolutionary, Marxist-Leninist, and ecological agenda with the aim of ending capitalism and Greece's EU membership through social upheaval.

Dimokrates

Democrats - Progressive Centre
Liberal
Centre
The Dimokrates (DPK - Proodeftiko Kentro) is a liberal, pro-European centrist party in Greece. It defines itself as a progressive force of the center, combining market-oriented pragmatism with social responsibility, and consistently pursuing the modernization of state institutions.

Ellinikí Lýsi

Greek Solution
Conservative
EU-Skeptic
Elliniki Lisi (Greek Solution) is a right-wing populist, national-conservative political party in Greece. It blends a staunch commitment to Greek Orthodox tradition with economic protectionism and an uncompromising stance on immigration and foreign policy.

Foní Logikís

Voice of Reason
Far-Right
EU-Skeptic
Foní Logikís (Voice of Reason) is a right-conservative to right-populist party in Greece. It positions itself as a mainstream political force that places national sovereignty, Christian Orthodox values, and a strict migration policy at the core of its agenda.

Kommounistikó

Communist Party of Greece
Left-wing
Anti-EU
The KKE is a Marxist-Leninist cadre party in Greece. As one of Europe's oldest and most orthodox communist parties, it strives for the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a socialist social order.

Kínima Dimokratías

Movement for Democracy
Centre-Left
Kínima Dimokratías (KD) is a right-conservative, nationalist party in Greece. It positions itself as an uncompromising defender of Greek sovereignty, Orthodox traditions, and strict migration control. The party is considered populist and is often associated with the far-right of the political spectrum.

MeRA25

Front of European Realistic Disobedience
Left-wing
MeRA25 is a left-wing, pan-European party in Greece that sees itself as a radical alternative to the established system. It combines Post-Keynesianism with ecosocialism, calling for disruptive resistance against European austerity policies and a democratization of the EU.

Nea Dimokratia

New Democracy
Christian Democratic
Pro EU
Néa Dimokratía (ND) is a center-right, conservative-liberal political party in Greece. As a dominant force within the center-right spectrum, it advocates for Greece's steadfast integration into Western alliances such as the EU and NATO, alongside a market-oriented economic policy and societal stability.

NIKI

Victory
Right-wing Populist
EU-Skeptic
NIKI (Democratic Patriotic Movement) is an Orthodox Christian, right-conservative political party in Greece. It defines itself through the inseparable unity of the Greek nation and Christian faith and is politically classified as radically traditionalist and socio-politically reactionary.

Néa Aristerá

New Left
Left
Néa Aristerá (New Left) is a left-wing to democratic-socialist party in Greece. It emerged as a breakaway from Syriza and positions itself as a pro-European, progressive force that combines classic left-wing ideals with modern evidence-based policy and ecological awareness.

PASOK

Panhellenic Socialist Movement
Social Democratic
Pro EU
PASOK is a social-democratic party in Greece that historically bridged the transition from the end of the military dictatorship to modern Greek democracy. As a pro-European, center-left force, it profoundly shaped the nation for decades, serving as a dominant mainstream party.

Plefsi Eleftherias

Progressive Union
Left
Proodeftiki Enosis (Progressive Union) is a Greek, left-wing party that represents a synthesis of democratic socialism and progressive patriotism. It sees itself as the voice of the workers and advocates for a rejection of strict fiscal austerity policies.

Spartiátes

Spartans
Right-wing Populist
EU-Skeptic
The Spartiátes (Spartans) are a far-right, ultranationalist party in Greece. They serve as the ideological successor to the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn and are classified by the Supreme Court of Greece and constitutional experts as a threat to the democratic constitutional order.

SYRIZA

Coalition of the Radical Left
Left-wing
Pro EU
SYRIZA is a left-wing to left-populist party in Greece. It unites currents of democratic socialism, eco-socialism, and Eurocommunism. Formed as the 'Coalition of the Radical Left,' it positions itself as a progressive alternative to the traditional two-party system.

Historical Parties

Data Sources and Methodology

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CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."