Party Payroll in Cyprus Exceeds €9 Million Annually
July 31, 2026
Parliamentary parties in Cyprus spend over €9 million annually on salaries for their staff. The expenses vary significantly among parties, with AKEL having the highest expenditure, followed by DISY. Payments for parliamentary associates are covered by the state budget and are not included in the parties' reported amounts. Financial statements provide an overview of payroll but indicate that consolidated reports might underrepresent total costs. ELAM has the lowest reported expenses at €138,422.