Movement of Ecologists – Citizens' Cooperation
The Movement of Ecologists – Citizens' Cooperation (KOSP) (Greek: Κίνημα Οικολόγων – Συνεργασία Πολιτών), formerly known as the Ecological and Environmental Movement (Greek: Κίνημα Οικολόγων Περιβαλλοντιστών), is a green[2] political party in Cyprus.
Movement of Ecologists – Citizens' Cooperation Κίνημα Οικολόγων – Συνεργασία Πολιτών | |
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| Leader | Charalambos Theopemptou[1] |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Women's wing | GYKO |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre-left to Left-wing |
| European affiliation | European Green Party |
| International affiliation | Global Greens |
| Colours | Green |
| House of Representatives | 3 / 56 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 6 |
| Municipal Councils | 4 / 478 |
| Website | |
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In both the 2001 and 2006 legislative elections, the party won 2.0% of the popular vote and 1 of 56 seats.[3] 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.[4]
Election results
References
- "Greens get new leader, campaign to elect first mayor". Financial Mirror. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- Nordsieck, Wolfram (2016). "Cyprus". Parties and Elections in Europe.
- Nordsieck, Wolfram. "Parties and Elections in Europe". www.parties-and-elections.eu.
- Sorkin, Ivan. "Κινημα". www.cyprusgreens.org.
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