The big party formations are trying to band together and the small parties are aiming at the weakening of the big parties. With these facts, the party scene is now entering the last mile of the campaign for the June double election, just three weeks before the polls open.
At this point, the choices are concrete and the goals are predetermined. The various opinion polls and the contact with the people have given a picture, an indication as to what are the issues with which the party leaders have to fight battles. At the same time, however, there is also an intense backstage battle going on regarding the preference crosses. Apart from the collective party goal, there is a big personal battle to see who will be the first to cut the thread and secure the ticket to Brussels.
At the same time, the next day at their parties is also on the table, always based on who will ultimately secure the six seats in the European Parliament.
The three major parties are concentrating on achieving the maximum possible rallying of their supporters they can achieve. This will be the first step in achieving their goals. DISY and AKEL aim to retain two seats and percentages above 25% and DIKO to hold on to double digits and maintain 3rd place.
The newly formed VOLT party is presented as a more progressive proposal than AKEL on both the Cyprus problem and social issues. It is recommended as an alternative anti-systemic option, appealing to specific audiences that could be covered by AKEL.
DIPA has built a voter base in the previous two elections in which it participated which it wants to maintain and is investing in it. This election is also a test to show that it is beginning to put down roots of consolidation in the party scene.
In ELAM, attention is not only focused on banding together but also on weakening other parties, especially DISY. The party of the Cypriot far-right has established itself to a large extent in Cypriot society. It is currently facing a major challenge that has to do essentially with two facts.
First, the election of a Member of the European Parliament and its representation in the European Parliament. Second, the increase in its numbers to a double figure for the first time, something that will enable it to play a regulatory role on the political scene. To achieve this, it essentially needs to broaden its electoral base with people beyond the far-right.
For their part, the Ecologists are a party that has a solid base that allows them to remain present on the political scene over the years, completing a long continuous parliamentary presence.election campaign. party formations, campaign, election
