A political cycle has come to an end for three parties that, despite efforts to mobilise voters, ultimately failed to secure seats in the new parliament. EDEK, the Greens and DIPA, all of which had expressed confidence during the campaign, were left outside the House following the final results.
EDEK is seen as the biggest loser, as it exits parliament for the first time in its history. The party had maintained continuous parliamentary representation since its founding congress in 1970 and its first participation in legislative elections. Likewise, the Greens are now out of parliament after 25 years of presence. DIPA has also lost its parliamentary position, having first entered the House in 2021 with four MPs.
In terms of results, EDEK secured 3.2% with 12,092 votes, the Greens 2% with 7,265 votes and DIPA 3.1% with 11,696 votes, insufficient to meet the threshold for parliamentary representation.
EDEK leader Nikos Anastasiou said he would take his share of responsibility but called on others within the party to do the same. He indicated that party bodies will meet in the coming days to assess the result, while reports suggest he may submit his resignation.
Greens leader Stavros Papadouris said the outcome raises questions about voter intentions, noting that the party had presented a constructive platform shortly before the elections. The party’s leadership is expected to meet to decide on its next steps.
DIPA leader Marios Karoyian attributed part of the result to the influence of opinion polls, which he described as a “tool of manipulation”, and referred to internal defections that weakened the party. He said DIPA remains united and committed to serving the public interest, adding that responsibility for the outcome would be addressed.
In the 2021 elections, EDEK and DIPA had each secured four seats, while the Greens held three. All three parties experienced internal shifts during the parliamentary term, with MPs leaving or changing affiliation.
Their absence from the new House may also have wider political implications, as the exit of EDEK and DIPA, both of which were linked to the governing arrangement, could complicate the government’s ability to pass legislation in the future.
