Movement of Ecologists – Citizens' Cooperation explained

Movement of Ecologists – Citizens' Cooperation
Leader:George Perdikes[1]
Foundation:1996
Headquarters:Nicosia, Cyprus
Womens Wing:GYKO
International:Global Greens
Country:Cyprus
Native Name:Κίνημα Οικολόγων – Συνεργασία Πολιτών
European:European Green Party
Position:Centre-left
Colours: Green
Seats1 Title:House of Representatives
Seats2 Title:European Parliament
Seats3 Title:Municipal Councils

The Movement of Ecologists – Citizens' Cooperation (KOSP) (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Κίνημα Οικολόγων – Συνεργασία Πολιτών), formerly known as the Ecological and Environmental Movement (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Κίνημα Οικολόγων Περιβαλλοντιστών), is a green political party in Cyprus.

In both the 2001 and 2006 legislative elections, the party won 2.0% of the popular vote and 1 of 56 seats.[2] In 2011, it garnered 2.2% of the popular vote, and its sole parliamentarian, George Perdikes, retained his seat.

The party increased its seat count from 1 to 2 following the 2016 legislative elections, where it obtained 4.8% of the vote, coming in seventh place. In the same year, the party adopted its current name and a new logo.[3]

Election results

Parliament

Election! colspan=3
VotesSeats
%Rank±
19963,7101.008thnew
20018,1291.988th 1
20068,1931.956th 0
20118,9602.216th 0
201616,9094.817th 1
202115,7624.417th 1

European Parliament

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Οικολόγοι: Νέος Πρόεδρος ο Γιώργος Περδίκης . 20 January 2023 . Kathimerini. el-CY . 26 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Parties and Elections in Europe. Wolfram. Nordsieck. www.parties-and-elections.eu.
  3. Web site: Κινημα. Ivan. Sorkin. www.cyprusgreens.org.