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Shifting Alliances: Cypriot MPs Resign from Parties

Published December 28, 2025, 16:11
Shifting Alliances: Cypriot MPs Resign from Parties

The Cypriot Parliament is witnessing a series of changes in its composition, with several MPs resigning from their respective parties and operating as independents. The trend began with the dismissal of Andreas Themistocleous from ELAM, followed by the departures of Alexandra Attalidou from the Citizens' Movement and Kostis Eustathiou from EDEK. More recently, Andreas Apostolou and Michalis Yakoumi have also left EDEK and DIPA, respectively. Apostolou and Yakoumi are expected to join DIKO, which will increase its strength to 11 MPs. This growth puts pressure on the DIKO leadership ahead of the next elections, as they will need to select a larger number of new candidates. These resignations likely reflect internal disagreements within the parties or changes in the political beliefs of the MPs. The dynamics within the Parliament are constantly evolving as MPs seek new ways to represent citizens and promote their ideas. This situation is expected to continue until the next elections, as MPs will strive to find the best possible position to secure re-election or pursue new political opportunities.