Abstract The year was marked by the European Parliament elections in June, where turnout was at its lowest and New Democracy (Nea Dimokratia/ND) dominated, albeit with a reduced vote share, compared to the last elections. These elections were followed by important political developments. A Cabinet reshuffle was announced days later, and both the Panhellenic Socialist Movement‐Movement for Change (Panellinio Sosialistiko Kinima‐Kinima Allagis/PASOK‐KINAL) and the Coalition of the Radical Left (Synaspismos tis Rizospastikis Aristeras/SYRIZA) held internal elections for leadership. The incumbent president of PASOK‐KINAL was re‐elected in October. The ousting of SYRIZA's president by the party's top organ in early November prompted the exit of five SYRIZA MPs and, consequently, resulted in PASOK‐KINAL assuming the role of the main opposition party. SYRIZA elected a new party president in late November. Adding to this turn of events was the unprecedented expulsion of a former Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, from his own party, ND. Inflation remained a top concern for citizens. Greece became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same‐sex marriage. The investigation into the Tempi train crash continued to fuel protests and allegations of a government cover‐up. Wildfires once again ravaged various parts of the country. The devastating consequences of domestic violence persisted, with 16 femicides recorded in total.
Harris Mylonas (Tue,) studied this question.