The Voting Process for 17-Year-Olds in Cyprus
February 10, 2025
Cyprus is moving towards allowing 17-year-olds to vote, enabling around 7,000 youths to participate in the 2026 elections. President Nicos Christodoulides calls this move a strengthening of participatory democracy. However, there are concerns about the political maturity of young voters and a possible increase in voter abstention. Political analysts emphasize the need for engagement among young voters, although their voting rights are not expected to significantly change the political landscape.