Power of the ballot

Next June, the twin European Parliament and municipal votes will be much more than electing new mayors, councillors, or the island’s six MEPs. Apart from the ongoing reform that will result in a mega-merger of all towns and smaller communities, hopefully in time for election day, it will also be a testing ground for the current administration, which relies on a fragile coalition of ideologically diverse political parties. This is probably why the Democratic Rally (DISY turned down President Christodoulides’ offer to join his government and...