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Millions to Parties, But Little Democracy Within

Published January 22, 2026, 10:41
Millions to Parties, But Little Democracy Within

Professor of Comparative Politics Antonis Ellinas analyzes the rise and rebranding of the Far Right in Cyprus and Europe. Regarding ELAM, he points out that, despite the mitigation of its ideological positions, it remains a party that operates without internal elections and with a closed core of officials. Mr. Ellinas emphasizes that it is curious that the Cypriot taxpayer funds parties that lack sufficient internal democracy.