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The centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) is the largest political party in Cyprus, currently holding 17 of the 56 seats in the House of Representatives. [4] Founded on July 4, 1976, by veteran politician Glafcos Clerides, DISY emerged from the split of the right-wing "Eniaion" into two opposing parties: DISY and DIKO. [5] [6]
This article lists political parties in Cyprus.Cyprus has a multi-party system, with three or four strong parties who generally dominate the political landscape.No political parties registered in Northern Cyprus are known to be concurrently registered in the Republic of Cyprus and vice versa.
Cyprus accession in the EU. 28 Feb 2008 – 28 Feb 2013: Christofias Government: Demetris Christofias (1946–2019) AKEL: Naval Base Explosion in Mari. 2008–2012 Cyprus talks. Aphrodite gas field discovery. Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. 2012 Cyprus terrorist plot. 2012–2013 Cypriot financial crisis. 28 Feb 2013 – 28 Feb 2018
The Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus was a given one, worked out by a composite constitutional committee. Though it safeguards the fundamental freedoms and rights of the citizens, at the same time it comprises divisive elements that from the very outset acted as an impediment to the smooth course and development of the State.
The centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) is currently the largest political party in Cyprus, holding 17 of the 56 seats in the House of Representatives. [7] Following its defeat in the 2023 presidential election [8] and internal divisions resulting from the independent candidacy of former DISY member Nikos Christodoulides, [9] the party’s stance as the official opposition has been perceived ...
These events and the resulting political situation are matters of an ongoing dispute. Cyprus is a major tourist destination with an advanced high-income economy. [25] [26] [27] It has been a member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1961 and was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement until it joined the European Union on 1 May 2004. [28]
On October 26, 2023, the New Wave and Famagusta for Cyprus movements announced their merger, resulting in the formation of Volt Cyprus as a political party. [113] The Cyprus branch of Volt Europa was officially established on December 3, 2023, shortly after the resignation of MP Alexandra Attalides from KOSP. [96] [98]
The Cabinet (sworn in on 1 March 2023 [1]) formed by Nikos Christodoulides is the 14th Government of Cyprus [2] and forms part of the Council of Ministers.. In the House of Representatives, the Government is in a minority coalition with the Democratic Party, Movement for Social Democracy and the Democratic Alignment party.