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In the wake of parliamentary elections, Greek citizens are taking this Saturday to make their minds on the forthcoming polls, predicted by sociological surveys to bring change in government. Research on the public opinion indicates a significant advantage of 5 to 7 per cent for the socialists. PASOK is expected to make a comeback, although it’s not yet clear if it will be able to form an independent government.

“Greece needs to chose between the incongruous promises and vague economic measures that PASOK announced and the responsible and realistic rule of the current government,” this is how Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis described the dilemma in front of Greek voters at an impressive concluding public rally in Athens downtown. During last several days New Democracy leader accepted the role of a warrior, attending two rallies per day, and employing all of his speech and political skills in an attempt to turn elections in his favor. “In this very moment we need to act responsibly towards our nation,” said the big politician and clearly outlined the disadvantages in his opponent Georgios Papandreou’s politics;

-      Created an issue with Russia, questioning the agreement about Bourgas-Aleksandroupolis oil pipe;

-      Initiated problems with China at Pirea port, bringing in question an investment in favor of the Greek economy;

-      Threatened to change OTE privatizing, as well as the one of Olympic air-company;

“All these actions are putting our nation’s good name in jeopardy. It is up to you not to allow this to continue. Make your vote responsibly this Sunday” concluded Kostas Karamanlis. The last event of Georgios Papandreou’s pre-election campaign was seen by observers as a victorious celebration, rather than a rally of supporters. Papandreou is Karamanlis’ main competitor for power, and is one of the most distinguished politicians in today’s Greece. Addressing his enthusiastic supporters in Patra, the socialist leader pledged: “Our children will see a different Greece – a better Greece with justice for everyone – unlike what it is today. We know we can change it and we know we will”.

Elections are scheduled to commence early tomorrow, with the first polls opening at 7, 00 am and closing at 7, 0 pm. Following the closure, all Greek TV channels will issue common exit poll results. The survey will interview 12,000 people in 150 polling stations. The only media to issue their own exit polls are the Vima newspaper and on-line news agency in.gr. Their survey is outsourced to Kappa Research.