At the same time, it stresses that AKEL’s strengthened presence in the new Cypriot Parliament constitutes a significant progressive force, capable of confronting the rise of the far right, nationalism and anti-politics. Finally, SYRIZA–PS wishes strength to AKEL’s new MPs and members in the social and political struggles ahead.
Full statement:
“SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance expresses its warm congratulations to its sister party, the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL), as well as to the General Secretary of its Central Committee, Stefanos Stefanou, for its successful electoral battle and the significant strengthening of its forces in percentages, votes and seats.
At a time of intense political fluidity, the emergence of AKEL as a strong, left-wing, progressive voice in the new Cypriot Parliament confirms its deep connection with the Cypriot people over decades. AKEL’s strengthened presence constitutes the strongest and most reliable barrier against the rise of the far right, nationalism and anti-politics, which are gaining ground internationally.
We wish strength to AKEL’s new MPs and members in the major social and political struggles ahead.”
