Polls signal tight race ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections

Multiple polls conducted by Explorer for Phileleftheros and Pulse Market Research for Omega Channel reveal a highly competitive parliamentary election environment in Cyprus. With the vote scheduled for May 24, Disy holds a narrow lead over Akel, though both major parties show signs of consolidating their base. The surveys indicate that Disy's support ranges between 18.9% and 26%, while Akel tracks between 17.5% and 24.5%. Elam appears firmly in third place, consistently polling around 11% to 16%. Newer political entities, such as Alma and Direct Democracy, have experienced a decline in support during the final weeks of the campaign. Competition for the fourth to sixth positions is intense, involving Diko, Alma, and Direct Democracy, with Volt emerging as a potential contender for the 3.6% parliamentary threshold. Analysts suggest that the final distribution of seats remains fluid, with estimates for the next House ranging between 8 and 10 parties entering the legislature. Public perception data also highlights Annita Demetriou as the preferred choice for President of the House of Representatives.