A new opinion poll by Alco shows that most Greeks believe the government attempted to cover up aspects of the Tempi train crash, highlighting continuing public anger three years after the tragedy.
The survey, presented on Tuesday night, found strong dissatisfaction among citizens with how the government handled the disaster and revealed persistent distrust toward state institutions.
Majority believe there was a cover-up
According to the findings, between 67% and 72% of respondents believe the government tried to conceal aspects of the Tempi case. The result reflects continuing public scepticism toward the handling of the investigation.
At the same time, 73% of respondents said they do not believe the people truly responsible for the disaster will be punished, reinforcing perceptions of impunity.
Most popular ministers
The same poll ranked Nikos Dendias and Kyriakos Pierrakakis as the most successful ministers in the government.
Both officials recorded the highest positive approval ratings among members of the cabinet.
Public disappointment with the government
The survey also measured public attitudes toward Kyriakos Mitsotakis. About half of respondents said they felt disappointed with his government’s performance, indicating damage to the administration’s image following the Tempi tragedy.
However, the poll also found that respondents did not see another political leader who could govern better than Mitsotakis.
Rising social tensions
The survey revealed broader social concerns as well. A total of 53% of respondents said they had witnessed arguments or acts of violence in public over trivial reasons, suggesting rising tensions in everyday life.
