Nicosia, Cyprus. Nearly one in four voters remain undecided with just over three months until Cyprus’ parliamentary elections, according to a Noverna Analytics poll published by Politis on Monday. The survey identified corruption, the economy and social policy as voters’ top concerns.
Polling period and voter concerns
The survey was conducted between January 25 and February 9. It found corruption, the economy and social policy emerging as the issues most concerning voters.
Party standings and projected parliamentary makeup
The poll indicated a six-party parliament if current trends hold. With undecided voters proportionally allocated, Disy leads with 23.6 per cent, followed by Akel at 21.7 per cent.
Politis director Dionysis Dionysiou said the two major parties appear to be shrinking, but both are expected to exceed 20 per cent. He added that the gap between the two parties falls within the margin of statistical error.
Elam was recorded as the third party with 13.7 per cent, followed by Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy of Cyprus at 12.2 per cent and Alma at 10.2 per cent. Diko stood at 8.6 per cent, while smaller parties including Edek, Volt and the Ecologists remained below three per cent.
Dionysiou said these smaller parties were still very low, and stressed the dominance of the six main contenders in shaping parliamentary dynamics.
Sources of support for newer parties
Direct Democracy of Cyprus appeared to draw significant support from voters seeking a protest vote, while former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides’ Alma party gained traction on a platform critical of corruption.
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