Cyprus election sees parliament fragment as anti-establishment parties gain ground – POLITICO
Cyprus election sees parliament fragment as anti-establishment parties gain ground – POLITICO
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Cyprus’s parliament is fragmenting after the latest elections, with anti-establishment and far-right forces gaining ground. Key outcomes:
- DISY (center-right) leads with ~27.2% and 17 seats.
- Communist AKEL (Progressive Party of Working People) remains strong with ~23.9% and 15 seats.
- Far-right ELAM jumps to 8 seats (from 3) with ~10.9% support, focusing on migration, Turkey, and Turkish Cypriots.
- Newcomers enter parliament: Direct Democracy (5.4%, 4 seats) and Citizens
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