Our View: Fragmented parliament no threat to democracy
With parliamentary elections approaching, concerns are being raised about the potential fragmentation of the new House, but this may not be a problem in a presidential system. The current government has functioned smoothly despite lacking a majority in parliament, and the entry of new parties may actually increase democratic representation.
Parliamentary elections are less than two months away in Cyprus. Opinion polls suggest up to nine parties may secure seats, prompting concerns about fragmentation. However, in a presidential system, parliament has no executive power, reviewing and approving laws and the state budget instead. The government has functioned smoothly in the past without a majority in parliament. New parties entering the House may increase democratic representation. The presidential palace and some media outlets have encouraged alarmism about potential instability. Despite this, a strong democracy can withstand disruption and the election of new parties.
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