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AKEL Presents Candidates, Highlights Importance of Upcoming Elections

Published January 24, 2026, 10:10
AKEL Presents Candidates, Highlights Importance of Upcoming Elections

AKEL presented its candidates for the 2026 parliamentary elections, emphasizing the importance of the elections and the party's role as a strong opposition. General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou stressed that the elections should not be treated as a “transfer market” or a “communication fiesta”, but as a critical political decision that will determine who will hold power in Parliament and whose interests will be served. Mr. Stefanou emphasized that the stronger AKEL is in Parliament, the stronger society is. At the same time, he condemned the rise of the far right, describing it as one of the most dangerous developments in the country, with potential implications for government decisions and a threat to democracy. The AKEL ballot includes young people, women and individuals with diverse experiences and skills, aiming to give a voice and power to those who do not have it. Mr. Stefanou called on citizens to vote responsibly, based on the social interest and not on anger or disdain. In his speech, the General Secretary of AKEL reiterated that a vote for the party is a proven vote, which changes correlations in favor of society and strengthens the voice of the many, calling on citizens to support AKEL for a better future for Cyprus and its citizens.