One of the most burning issues on the threshold of Parliamentary elections in Greece is Greek-Turkish relations. It is goes in parallel with sharp anti-Turkish rhetoric by both Greek authorities and the opposition.

Greek Prime Minister and the President of New Democracy party Kostas Karamanlis supported Turkey’s intention to join EU, however presently he changed his front. Moreover, Karamanlis attended the wedding of the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan son that many experts hailed as the “beginning of new Greek-Turkish relations”.

However, the policy line changed on the threshold of Greek parliamentary elections and the party of Karamanlis made a shift to “right wing” to gain votes of the hesitant citizens.

“Turkey’s wish to join EU is directly linked with its position towards Greece”. And if Ankara adheres to its aggressive policy, it will affect its claims to join EU," Karamanlis concluded.

According to the forecasts, oppositional socialists stand good chances to win parliamentary elections.