Greece: Social atomization and political disillusionment

In an opinion piece, Stathis Stavropoulos discusses the socio-political state of the Greek population, arguing that citizens have become increasingly inactive and atomized due to prolonged crises. He notes that after decades of austerity, economic hardship, and perceived political betrayals—specifically citing the impact of the Memoranda and the political shifts of Alexis Tsipras—the public has retreated into individualism.

Stavropoulos suggests that fear and propaganda have led to a sense of disconnection, where citizens observe their circumstances as passive spectators rather than active participants. He observes that while occasional mobilizations by farmers or workers have occurred, they often lack collective strength, leaving individuals feeling isolated and disillusioned with the established political party system.