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Potential Record Number of Candidates Expected in Upcoming Elections

Published December 29, 2025, 16:14
Potential Record Number of Candidates Expected in Upcoming Elections

The upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to see a large number of candidates, potentially a new record. Currently, 25 parties are registered, and if all contest the elections with full slates of 56 candidates, the total number will be very high. Furthermore, parties such as 'Immediate Democracy' of Pheidi Panayiotou and 'Sikou Pano' of Christoforos Tornaritis, which have attracted attention, are not yet included in the official list, suggesting that the number of candidates may increase further. The addition of independent candidates makes the possibility of a new record almost certain.