The Transformation of Political Participation in Greece at the Present Stage

The study examines the dynamics of political participation in Greece in the 21st century, focusing on both traditional and nontraditional forms amid Greece’s unique political culture. This paper is relevant due to the declining role of traditional political participation of citizens after the economic crisis of 2008, and the parallel growth of nontraditional forms of participation, which requires scientific analysis and reflection. The aim of the study is to provide a comprehensive examination of the transformation of political participation influenced by both external and internal factors. It is emphasized that, despite the impact of overarching European trends, political participation in Greece is characterized by a distinctive amalgamation of historically established traditions, principles of compulsory voting, a crisis of confidence in political institutions, and a belated yet vigorous development of nontraditional forms of participation. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that this unique interplay of factors not only shapes the current landscape of political participation in Greece but also presents significant implications for understanding the broader dynamics of civic engagement in contemporary democracies.