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PASOK's Electoral History Since 2007
Analysis of PASOK's electoral trajectory since 2007, highlighting the effects of the Greek economic crisis and its recent performance.
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- What was the impact of the Greek economic crisis on PASOK?
- The Greek economic crisis severely impacted PASOK, causing a significant decline in electoral support and pushing the party to the brink of political irrelevance.
- What was PASOK's electoral success in the recent elections?
- In recent elections, PASOK has experienced modest electoral success, securing approximately 11% of the vote and 31 seats in parliament as of the latest count.
- How did PASOK's electoral performance fluctuate during the crisis years?
- PASOK's electoral performance fluctuated greatly during the crisis years, from securing a considerable number of seats in 2007 and 2009 to reaching a low of 4.68% in 2015 and holding only 13 seats in parliament.
- How long has it been since PASOK last held the position of official opposition?
- PASOK, after seventeen years, has returned to the position of official opposition in Greece's political landscape, a position it last held in 2007.
- What electoral strategies did PASOK employ to improve its standing after the crisis?
- The party's participation in electoral alliances, such as the Democratic Rally and the Movement for Change, aimed to boost its visibility and electoral prospects following the economic crisis. The party's name was reverted back to PASOK in 2022.