ELAM secured 8 seats in Cyprus's 56-seat parliament, becoming a key player. While the presidential system prevents government change, President Nikos Christodoulides will face challenges passing legislation in the new multi-party parliament.
In Cyprus's parliamentary elections, ELAM secured 8 seats, becoming a key player. While the presidential system prevents government change, President Hristodulidis faces challenges in passing legislation with a fragmented 56-seat parliament. DISY won 17 seats, AKEL 15, and ELAM rose to become the third-largest party with 8 seats.
Six political parties secured seats in Cyprus' parliament following Sunday's elections. The Democratic Rally (DISY) and Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) emerged as the largest parties, but no single party achieved a majority in the House of Representatives.
Cyprus prepares for significant parliamentary elections on May 24, expected to reshape its political landscape. Polls indicate a decline for dominant parties DISY and AKEL, a rise for far-right ELAM, and the emergence of new movements like Direct Democracy and ALMA, driven by public frustration over corruption and declining trust.
