Cyprus political parties initiate campaigns for 2026 parliamentary elections

Cyprus political parties have officially entered the campaign period for the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026. The primary focus areas for all parties include economic policy, water management, avian influenza, and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. DISY is positioning itself as a force for stability and technocratic management, contrasting its platform with the populism it attributes to AKEL and ELAM. AKEL is focusing on social inequality, cost-of-living issues, and labor rights while maintaining an ideologically assertive stance. DIKO is targeting the middle class with specific proposals on inflation and housing, while positioning itself as a responsible centrist alternative. ELAM emphasizes national sovereignty and patriotism, with recent efforts to address LGBTQ+ issues causing public debate. Additionally, the movement ALMA, led by Fidias Panagiotou, is campaigning on an anti-corruption and transparency platform to attract disillusioned voters. Parties are utilizing both traditional media and social media platforms to disseminate their political narratives to the electorate.