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Far-right Elam Party, Inspired by Golden Dawn, Gains Seats in Cyprus Elections

25 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

The far-right Elam party, inspired by Greece's Golden Dawn, has made significant gains in the recent parliamentary elections in Cyprus, doubling its number of seats. The party, known for its anti-Turkish stance and anti-immigrant policies, secured 10.9% of the vote in the 56-member legislature.
Despite predictions of a decline for mainstream parties, they maintained their positions without significant losses.
Cyprus has a complex political landscape, shaped by its historical division between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The emergence of Elam as a significant political force highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding national identity and immigration in the region.
The rise of Elam in Cyprus reflects a broader trend of increasing far-right sentiments across Europe, where populist and nationalist parties are gaining traction. This shift raises concerns about the potential normalization of extremist ideologies and their implications for social cohesion in ethnically diverse regi…

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