A public opinion survey conducted by Prime Consulting and published on the Sigma TV channel demonstrated a sharp decrease in the popularity of Cyprus President Nicos Christ Christ.
According to the results, 55% of respondents expressed a negative opinion about his leadership. Only 17% of respondents believe that Christodulides should be re -elected, while 65% opposed his candidate for a second term. 18% of respondents preferred not to answer this question. The election analyst Nasios Orino noted that the survey results are "striking." He emphasized that the level of approval of the president is low even among the parties that supported him in the elections, such as Edek and Dipa. “Even among these small parties, which traditionally support the president, the level of approval remains low,” added Orinos. Christodulides receives the greatest criticism from voters of the main opposition party Akel - 88% of them believe that the president should not be re -elected. Interestingly, 45% of the voters of the Democratic Party (Diko), who also supported him in the elections, agree with this opinion. Among those who voted for Christodulides in 2023, only 27% believe that it should be re -elected, while 48% are against. “This indicates a significant change in perception, even among its voters,” the analyst said. Despite the negative ratings, the survey showed some areas in which Christodulides received moderate support. In the field of foreign policy, 51% of respondents expressed satisfaction, and 36% supported his approach to the Cyprus issue. However, the economic policy, which is the key care of many voters, was approved only 37% of the respondents, despite the recent increase in the country's credit rating. “Given the economic improvements and state subsidies, one could expect the best indicators in this area,” added Orinos, indicating that everyday problems, such as inflation and high cost of life, outweigh statistical successes. Responding to assumptions that negative media coverage is the reason for a decrease in popularity, Orinos Rejected this idea. “During the election campaign, Christodulis was faced with strong opposition to the media, but still won. This is not just a matter of media lighting - real problems have a much greater impact on public moods. ” The survey was conducted from February 20 to 28 and covered 1011 people. The statistical error is 3.1%.
Source: Cyprus-Mail.com
