I don’t know if Greece is “ungovernable,” but I do know that the apparent further fragmentation of the political landscape with the addition of new players – some of them with quite an impact on the electorate map – will make it that much harder to manage major issues, first and foremost in the area of national security.
It sounds like a contradiction, but the breakup of the opposition that has taken place in recent years and the absence of a strong rival capable of keeping the government in check and being ready to take over if necessary, has not only been bad for the country; this “convenient” situation has also been unhelpful to the government, as it allows it to “relax” in many respects because it is simply not worried about losing an electoral battle.
Apart from the tug-of-war between ELAS and PASOK for leading the center left, there are also the rifts within ND over how Greece should be dealing with Turkey
Another major problem stemming from the fragmentation of the political landscape is that it is even harder now for the various parties to find some common ground and reach an understanding on foreign policy. What’s worse, this is happening at a time when consensus is essential, given that relations with Turkey may not continue to sail on “calm waters.”
