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<p>By focusing on Cyprus’ constitutional and political system in light of the most recent European elections, this article explores and empirically analyses the second-order election theory and the European salience theory. The study applies these theories to identify key trends in Cypriot voters’ electoral behavior, including their attitudes toward European integration. The contribution starts with a brief preliminary section on the country’s historical background, geopolitical profile, and political landscape. It then provides insights on Cyprus’ electoral system, the political parties’ campaigns, and election results. The findings seek to unveil voter attitudes and political trends in Cyprus, feeding public discussion and academic dialogue on the issue in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 European election. The article aims to clarify the European South’s attitudes toward voting and what to expect in the upcoming 2024 elections, considering challenges, threats, and volatility.<sup>1</sup></p>
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By focusing on Cyprus’ constitutional and political system in light of the most recent European elections, this article explores and empirically analyses the second-order election theory and the European salience theory. The study applies these theories to identify key trends in Cypriot voters’ electoral behavior, including their attitudes toward European integration. The contribution starts with a brief preliminary section on the country’s historical background, geopolitical profile, and political landscape. It then provides insights on Cyprus’ electoral system, the political parties’ campaigns, and election results. The findings seek to unveil voter attitudes and political trends in Cyprus, feeding public discussion and academic dialogue on the issue in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 European election. The article aims to clarify the European South’s attitudes toward voting and what to expect in the upcoming 2024 elections, considering challenges, threats, and volatility.1

2019 European Elections in Cyprus: An Empirical Exploration of Second-Order Election Effects and Europe Salience

Associate Professor, Dr. Neapolis University Pafos

Dr., Press and Communication Administrator Council of the EU

Baltic Journal of Law & Politics

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By focusing on Cyprus’ constitutional and political system in light of the most recent European elections, this article explores and empirically analyses the...

2019 European Elections in Cyprus: An Empirical Exploration of Second-Order Election Effects and Europe Salience

Published Online: Jun 26, 2024

Page range: 116 - 135

Received: Jan 31, 2024

Accepted: Mar 21, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjlp-2024-0006

Keywords
Cyprus, European Parliament, European elections, second-order election theory, Europe salience theory

© 2024 Marios P. Efthymiopoulos et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

2019 European Elections in Cyprus: An Empirical Exploration of Second-Order Election Effects and Europe Salience

Published Online: Jun 26, 2024

Page range: 116 - 135

Received: Jan 31, 2024

Accepted: Mar 21, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjlp-2024-0006

KeywordsCyprus, European Parliament, European elections, second-order election theory, Europe salience theory

© 2024 Marios P. Efthymiopoulos et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Cyprus, European Parliament, European elections, second-order election theory, Europe salience theory