Cyprus parliament holds final session before 2026 elections

The House of Representatives of Cyprus held its final plenary session on April 23, 2026, to decide on its formal dissolution under Article 67 of the Constitution ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026. The body addressed pending legislative matters, including five remitted laws regarding foreclosures, the amending law on courts, and elementary education legislation. Additionally, the parliament debated regulations concerning parliamentary assistants and policies on refugees and the golden visa program. Seventeen outgoing members of parliament who will not seek re-election utilized the session to provide brief reflections and offer thanks to staff and voters. Notable departing members include Haralambos Theopemptou, Kostis Efstathiou, Marios Karoyian, and several representatives from DISY, AKEL, and DIKO. The submission of candidacies for the upcoming elections is set for May 6, with the inaugural session of the newly elected parliament scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 16:00.