The political system in Cyprus is sinking deeper into instability, with no tangible response in sight to improve citizens' quality of life. Public frustration and distrust are growing rapidly, directed at both the government and traditional political parties.

While the government’s performance has improved slightly since March 2025, it still falls well short of voter expectations. Traditional parties are unable to adapt to new societal demands, and their electoral influence is declining dangerously. The only notable survivors are ELAM and ALMA, the new political force making a strong debut.

Voters overwhelmingly dismiss official reassurances about economic performance, instead focusing on their lived reality, which remains disappointing.

• 71% express pessimism about Cyprus’s future

• Only 29% report optimism, up just two points from March

• 74% describe the country’s current and future outlook negatively

  • 38% feel insecurity

  • 22% feel disappointment

• 67% remain pessimistic about the economy, a slight 2-point drop since March

The top concerns cited by the public are:

• The Cyprus problem

• Decline in living standards

• Economic performance

• Migration

• Housing crisis

• Corruption scandals

Despite marginal recovery signs, the government's damaged reputation—especially since October—has not been fully restored.

• Government satisfaction: 24% (up 3 points from March)

• Presidential approval: 33%, while 62% disapprove

• Cyprus problem management: 67% disapprove, only 30% satisfied

The overall political leadership suffers from low approval, with no party leader enjoying a positive net rating, except Odysseas Michaelides.

• President’s popularity: 38%

• Annita Demetriou: 45% overall

• Stefanos Stefanou: 35% overall

• Christos Christou: 29%

• Nikolas Papadopoulos: 26%

• Charalambos Papadouris: 25%

• Marios Karoyian: 18%

• Odysseas Michaelides: 48%

The crisis of confidence extends to key institutions, with most experiencing double-digit losses in public trust. Only GESY (national health system) maintains strong approval.

Among valid ballots:

• DISY: 19%

• AKEL: 17%

• ELAM: 14%

• ALMA: 13%

• DIKO: 7%

• EDEK & Greens: 3% each

• Volt: 2%

• DIPA: 2%

• Other parties: 4%

Voter loyalty (party cohesion) is low across most major parties:

• DISY: 56% (losing 12% to ELAM)

• AKEL: 63% (15% of supporters now back ALMA)

• ELAM: 71% (10% lost to ALMA)

• DIKO: 43%

• EDEK: 36%

• Greens: 35%

• DIPA: 29%

*Michalis Vryonidis is the CEO of Symmetron Market Research.

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