Cyprus parliamentary elections 2026 results overview

The 2026 parliamentary elections in Cyprus concluded on May 24, resulting in a six-party parliament, down from seven in 2021. The election featured a record-breaking participation of 19 political groups and 753 candidates. Despite widespread public discourse regarding corruption and institutional crisis, the results indicated a preference for political stability, with traditional parties like DISY and AKEL successfully mobilizing their bases to maintain their parliamentary influence. AKEL managed to stop a 15-year decline in its performance, while DIKO fell behind in its rank despite losing fewer votes than predicted. EDEK suffered a significant loss, ending up outside the parliament after five decades. The election saw the entry of two new political parties, one focused on anti-corruption and the other on direct democracy. Political analysts suggest that while there is a structural shift in the political landscape, there was no total upheaval of the existing party system. Pro-government parties including DISY, ELAM, and DIKO maintained a strong presence, positioning them to potentially influence future legislative agendas.