Disengaging Citizens: Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Cyprus, 22 May 2011

The chief characteristic of this election was the significant rise in abstention, suggesting citizens' disengagement. The loss of influence of political parties is related to a long-term cumulative effect of disappointment arising from missed opportunities, including Cyprus's entry into th...

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Published in:	South European society & politics Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 295 - 307
Main Author:	Christophorou, Christophoros
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 01-06-2012
Subjects:	2011 Election Abstention AKEL Christofias Citizen Participation Citizens Conflict resolution Cyprus Disengagement Elections EU membership European Union Parliamentary elections Participation Political mobilization Political Parties Political Power Voting behaviour
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Summary:	The chief characteristic of this election was the significant rise in abstention, suggesting citizens' disengagement. The loss of influence of political parties is related to a long-term cumulative effect of disappointment arising from missed opportunities, including Cyprus's entry into the European Union and domestic shifts in power. Political leaders failed to secure expected benefits and offer new prospects that could mobilise and sustain participation. The article examines the background, the campaign and the results of the 2011 parliamentary election and refers to the potential impact on resolution of the Cyprus question.
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ISSN:	1360-8746 1743-9612
DOI:	10.1080/13608746.2012.732724