Far-right extremism rises in Cyprus amid wider European political shifts
Eighty years after the defeat of Nazism, far-right movements are resurging across Europe, including Cyprus, where the phenomenon has gained significant traction. The far-right party ELAM secured 10.9 percent of the vote in Cyprus's last parliamentary elections, becoming the country's third-largest political force. This growth mirrors similar trends throughout Europe, with Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) winning 40 percent in Saxony's state election, and France's far-right parties gaining influence.
Experts link this surge to widespread inequality, economic pressure, and public disillusionment with traditional political parties, which struggle to address these challenges. The failure of established parties to provide effective solutions has fueled voter shifts toward extremist options, often associated with nationalist and racist ideologies. Furthermore, this political shift is complemented by increased far-right and racist behavior in society, manifesting in various social settings beyond election results.
In Cyprus, the political landscape is changing profoundly. Established democratic parties have lost parliamentary representation, while far-right forces continue to advance, suggesting that this is not a temporary trend but rather a significant realignment with implications for the island's future governance and social cohesion.
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