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Voters’ initial reaction to the launch of new political parties suggests that New Democracy can hold its own against the new entities but would fall short of an outright majority in the next elections.

In its latest Economic Outlook, the OECD says that Greece enters 2026 on a footing of notable economic resilience, though it remains “under pressure” from shifting global dynamics.

The latest polling figures, capturing the launch of two new political parties, is shaping the political battles for the months ahead, with New Democracy focussing on consolidating its dominance while the left and centre-left parties enter a period of radical transformation.

Greece’s manufacturing PMI rose to 53.3 points in May, from 52.4 points in the previous month, S&P Global data showed on Tuesday.

Private sector deposits dropped marginally in April, with a net outflow of 66 million euros, after a rise of 2.08 billion euros in March, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Tuesday.