The end of Socialist hegemony: Europe and the Greek parliamentary election of 7th March 2004

Abstract:
Investigating the apparent paradox of European success followed by domestic electoral failure, the article suggests the key to the 2004 Greek parliamentary election was popular fatigue with a party that had dominated government for the previous two decades. While the unpopularity of the euro undoubtedly aggravated popular discontent, Europe was essentially a ‘missing issue’ from the campaign. A landmark election, inaugurating a new phase in Greek political life, 2004 may also open new prospects for Greek Euroscepticism.