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2026 Election Results: Analysis of Political Movements

May 25, 2026

The recent 2026 parliamentary elections saw more candidates and higher participation compared to 2021. The major political parties, DISY and AKEL, managed to retain their seats, while DIKO slipped in the ranking. ELAM increased its seats but did not meet the expectations set by pre-election polls. The resilience of traditional parties and the rejection of extremist positions reflect the dynamics of voter behavior. The new entries of ALMA and Direct Democracy reveal their struggles to establish a solid political presence.