In a surprising turn of events, 24-year-old Cypriot YouTube celebrity Fidias Panayiotou, known online as “Fidias,” has been elected as an independent Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Cyprus.
Panayiotou, who rose to fame through viral comedy videos and stunts on social media, secured a shocking 19.4% of votes in Cyprus’ parliamentary elections. Panayiotou’s campaign focused on engaging young voters, and his unexpected victory has been interpreted as a rejection of conventional political norms. Despite offering no clear political platform during his two-month campaign, Panayiotou’s popularity soared, highlighting the growing influence of social media in contemporary politics. He is now set to represent Cyprus in Brussels as an MEP.
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