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Cypriot political parties prepare for the House presidency election

The Cypriot political landscape is focused on the upcoming House of Representatives presidential election scheduled for Thursday, June 4. AKEL is set to hold a Political Bureau meeting on Tuesday to decide its strategy, considering either supporting Stefanos Stefanou or potentially collaborating with DIKO and Nikolas Papadopoulos. Meanwhile, the Democratic Rally (DISY) has officially confirmed that it will run with its current president, Annita Demetriou, aiming to secure her re-election until the end. Under the new electoral rules, a candidate requires a majority of 29 votes out of 56 to win in the first round. If no candidate reaches this threshold, a second round will be held between the two highest-polling contenders, with a potential public draw to resolve any ties. Currently, candidates Annita Demetriou (DISY) and Christos Christou (ELAM) have formally announced their bids. While DISY hopes to garner support to secure victory, other parties, including AKEL, ELAM, and ALMA, have signaled opposition to Demetriou's candidacy. The ongoing deliberations are also influenced by long-term strategies regarding the 2028 presidential elections.

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Philenews · 31 May 2026, 11:30