Nicosia, Cyprus. Voting intention for the upcoming parliamentary elections stands at 86 per cent, according to a pre-election survey by Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). The poll shows Disy on 18 per cent and Akel close behind on 17.5 per cent.
Party support levels
The survey found 12 per cent of respondents expressing support for right-wing party Elam, while 8.5 per cent said they would vote for former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides’ Alma movement. MEP and influencer Fidias Panayiotou’s newly created Direct Democracy party reached 7 per cent.
Diko was on 6.5 per cent, and the pan-European party Volt Europa was on 3 per cent.
Undecided voters and decision timing
Seven per cent of respondents said they had not yet decided who to support, while 35 per cent said they would make their final decision during the election period. Most respondents said they typically decide well in advance.
A total of 57 per cent said they prefer to take their time when choosing who to vote for, while 16 per cent said they decide a few weeks before the election. Just 7 per cent said they make their decision at the last minute on election day.
Voting motivations and Cyprus issue outlook
According to the survey, 57 per cent cited internal politics and the Cyprus problem as their primary motivation for voting, while 22 per cent said their vote was mainly influenced by concerns over internal governance.
Only 5 per cent cited the Cyprus problem alone as their main voting motivation, while 12 per cent said their motivation did not fall under either category.
On prospects for resolving the Cyprus issue, 71 per cent of respondents said they believed a solution was possible, while 20 per cent said it was not.
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