Cyprus: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

DISY AKEL DIKO ELAM SYPOL KOSP EDEK KA

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

DISY

Democratic Rally

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Government

DISY (Dimokratikos Synagermos) is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 17 MPs.

DISY is a conservative party and upholds right-wing values. They advocate for economic liberalization, privatization, and market-friendly policies.

DIKO

Democratic Party

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

Government

DIKO (Dimokratiko Komma) is a center-left party that is currently represented in parliament with 9 seats.

DIKO is a conservative party that advocates for the preservation of traditional values and the promotion of social justice.

AKEL

Progressive Party of Working People

Left-wing

LEFT

EU Parliament

Opposition

AKEL (Anorthotiko Komma Ergazomenou Laou) is a left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 15 MPs.

AKEL is a communist party and upholds socialist and leftist values. They advocate for workers' rights, social justice, and social security.

DIPA

Democratic Alingment

Transversal

EU Parliament

Opposition

DIPA (Dimokratiki Parataxi) is a party of undefinable orientation that is currently represented in the parliament with 4 MPs.

ELAM

National Popular Front

Far right

EU Parliament

Opposition

ELAM (Ethniko Laiko Metopo) is a far-right party and currently represented in parliament with 4 MPs.

ELAM is a nationalist and extreme right-wing party that advocates for strict immigration policies and the strengthening of Cypriot identity.

SYPOL

Citizens’ Alliance

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

Opposition

SYPOL (Symmachia Politon) is a liberal party that is currently represented in parliament with 4 seats.

KOSP

Movement of Ecologists – Citizens’ Cooperation

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

Opposition

KOSP (Kinima Ikologon – Synergasia Politon) is a green party and currently represented in parliament with 3 MPs.

KOSP places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable practices. The party aims to preserve Cyprus's natural resources and reduce the country's ecological footprint.

Anex

Independents Movement

Transversal

EU Parliament

No seats

Anex is a party of undefinable orientation from website.cy.

EDEK

Movement for Social Democracy

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

No seats

EDEK (Kinima Sosialdimokraton) is a center-left party from website.cy.

KEKK

United Cypriot Hunters Movement

Transversal

EU Parliament

No seats

KEKK (Kínima Enoménon Kipríon Kinigón) is a party of undefinable orientation from website.cy.

Volt

New Wave || Volt Cyprus – The Other Cyprus

Centre-left

EU Parliament

No seats

Volt (Néo Kýma || Volt Cyprus – Í Álli Kýpros) is a center-left party from website.cy.

ΚΑ

Solidarity Movement

Right-wing

ECR

EU Parliament

No seats

ΚΑ (Kinima Allilengyi) is a right-wing party from website.cy.