Cyprus parliamentary election: DISY finishes first; far-right ELAM rises to third
In Cyprus's parliamentary election on 24 May 2026, the centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) won the most seats (17), while the far-right ELAM moved into third place with eight seats and two newcomer parties entered parliament.
Summary
Cyprus held parliamentary elections on 24 May 2026. The centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) came first with 17 seats, ahead of the left-wing AKEL in second place. The far-right ELAM made gains and became the third-largest party with eight seats. Newcomers entered parliament, including the anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou's Direct Democracy, while centrist parties backing President Christodoulides lost ground.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 May 2026
- Winner
- Democratic Rally (DISY), 17 seats
- Second
- AKEL
- Third
- ELAM (far right), 8 seats
- Newcomers
- ALMA (anti-corruption); Direct Democracy
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which party won the most seats in Cyprus's parliamentary election held on 24 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Democratic Rally (DISY)
The centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) came first with 17 seats, ahead of AKEL.
Consider the following statements about the Cyprus parliamentary election of 24 May 2026: 1. DISY won 17 seats. 2. ELAM won eight seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
DISY won 17 seats and the far-right ELAM won eight seats.
Which party moved into third place in the Cyprus parliamentary election of May 2026, described as a far-right party?
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Correct answer: D — ELAM
The far-right ELAM made gains and became the third-largest party in the legislature.