All the traditional political parties came out bruised from EU parliamentary elections on Sunday, while Cyprus echoed the EU generally by electing far-right nationalists Elam to a seat at the table in Strasbourg. Cyprus, following trends of recent parliamentary elections in the country and those in Europe in general, gave one of the six seats … Read more
The political editor of Phileleftheros, Frixos Dalitis, offers insight into the pivotal factors that will shape the outcome of the upcoming Sunday’s European Parliament elections. Four unpredictable elements, each with its unique potential to influence the final election result, are at play in this Sunday’s dual electoral contest. Party Rallying: The ability of traditional parties … Read more
The political landscape in Cyprus remains uncertain a week before the double election showdown. The top spot in the European elections is a close contest between DISY and AKEL, with DIKO and ELAM battling for third place. The percentages that DIKO and ELAM achieve are crucial, as their race could result in higher-than-expected percentages for both parties. The smaller parties are also uncertain about the support they will receive. A key factor in the upcoming elections is the turnout of Turkish Cypriot voters, with an estimated increase in participation expected. This increase could potentially influence the final results, especially in the battle between AKEL and DISY for the top spot. DISY’s level of voter consolidation will also play a critical role in the election outcome, as it could impact the percentages of other parties. Discontent and disagreements within DISY may lead to alternative votes going to parties like ELAM or independent candidate Phidias Panayiotou.
Elam is edging out Diko in the MEP elections according to the latest CyBC poll.
Fidias Panayiotou, a Cypriot candidate for MEP and famous YouTuber, claimed that his car was stolen while he was abroad in Greece. This was the first time his car had been stolen. Despite not having filed a complaint with the police, he is polling high in the MEP elections as an independent candidate.
Diane Abbott, Britain’s first black woman lawmaker, was barred from running as a Labour candidate in the July 4 election after being suspended for comments about Jews and racism.
Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of Britain’s Labour Party, announced he will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election on July 4. Labour suspended Corbyn in 2020 due to handling of anti-Semitism complaints. Despite not being included in the shortlist for candidates for his Islington North seat, Corbyn decided to run independently, stating that members of Islington North Labour were denied the right to choose a candidate.