EDEK leader Nikos Anastasiou discusses parliamentary elections on Cyprus Times podcast

On May 5, 2026, the President of EDEK, Nikos Anastasiou, appeared on the Cyprus Times podcast hosted by Manolis Kalatzis to discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections. Anastasiou expressed confidence that his party will secure seats in the new parliament, acknowledging that there had previously been a genuine risk of failing to meet the entry threshold. He attributed the party's recent decline in support to internal strife and a disconnect between the party leadership and its base. According to the leader, internal polling now shows an upward trend in voter support for EDEK. Anastasiou stated that he can now sleep peacefully after eight months of stress regarding the party's standing. He also addressed his decision not to run as a candidate in the upcoming election and provided insights into his future intentions regarding the leadership of the party. The discussion focused on political strategy as the party attempts to recover its electoral position.