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Candidate Party Switches in the 2026 Elections: Successes and Failures

May 25, 2026

In the 2026 Parliamentary Elections, several candidates decided to switch parties in hopes of securing a seat in the Parliament. Some of them succeeded and achieved positions, while others failed to gain a seat. These changes stirred internal party reactions and garnered significant public attention. Notable candidates who switched sides include Marios Peletkanos and Irini Charalambidou. The analysis highlights who succeeded and who failed in their political endeavors.