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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Cyprus Elections May Bring Political Problems

Cyprus is getting ready for elections in May. Many people feel worried about politics. Opinion polls show that parliament might have many small parties. This could cause long periods of political trouble. It is likely that no party will have enough votes to lead easily. This may make it hard for the government to work for a long time.

Polls from different companies show a divided country. The two biggest parties, DISY and AKEL, will probably not win a lot of votes. Instead, smaller parties are expected to get more support. The far-right party ELAM is also expected to do well. Because many parties might be in parliament, it is a worry for some.

This situation could be bad for Cyprus. The country has had economic problems recently. If parliament cannot agree, it will be hard to make decisions. Analysts say a parliament without a clear winner might not work well. It could be very difficult to solve important national problems. This could lead to political confusion.

Party leaders also see this trend. DISY has seen information showing many parties. Although exact numbers change, the message is clear. No single party will have enough power to decide everything. The rise of ELAM makes it even harder to form a team of parties. This is because of their strong political ideas.

It might be very difficult to talk and agree on important issues. This could stop the country from working well. In a bad situation, parliament might have to close. Then, new elections would be needed. Having elections again soon would make the economy and politics more uncertain. Some people worry this could even lead to early presidential elections.

For Cyprus, a small island, this long political uncertainty is a big problem. The country is recovering from economic issues. It also faces challenges in the world. This could stop foreign investors from coming. It could also hurt the economy. Therefore, these elections are very important. They will show how Cyprus can face its future problems.

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