DISY ahead in latest opinion poll
By Jacqueline Agathocleous
PRESIDENT Christofias of both the Cyprus problem and internal affairs is losing him popularity points, with almost half of the public feeling that the situation is only going to get worse for the Cyprus economy.
These are just some of the findings of a poll carried out by NOVERNA Consulting and Research, published in Politis newspaper over two days, yesterday and Sunday.
The main change in public perception of Christofias can be seen in their view of his handlings in the Cyprus problem. Compared to last year, there has been a 30 per cent drop in those who approve of his handlings – just 45 per cent of the public says it trusts the way the President is dealing with it, in comparison to last year’s 75 per cent.
However, his followers are still more than his opponents, with 30 per cent of the public stating that it disapproves of Christofias’ Cyprus problem dealings. A quarter of the public – or one in four of the Cypriots asked – didn’t take a stance and refused to answer.
Christofias has also lost grounds with the public when it comes to his internal policies, with just 44 per cent of the public stating their approval, compared to last year when it was 68 per cent. Nine per cent more Cypriots say they disapprove of the government’s internal handlings.
In contrast, opposition DISY seems to be regaining its lost popularity among voters, with the majority (25.7 per cent) saying they would vote for the right-wing party if there were parliamentary elections this Sunday.
Ruling party AKEL came second with 23.6 per cent, while coalition partners DIKO and EDEK trailed behind with 10.8 per cent and 4.3 per cent respectively.
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Is it because he wants to win trust of GCs? His recent fractious ascentions will cause him losing more blood...
Most of the middle aged Greek Cypriots r well aware of the rules of capitalist world which one more time we recently have witnessed with UNSC resolution regarding the return of displaced Georgian refugees.
I guess; more realistic but dissembler Anastasiadis will take over the next presidentship and leading the historical GC struggle.