years of rule by the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL). In the legislative elections of 2016, the party won 30.68%, taking 18 seats in the parliament and remaining the party with the largest representation. European Parliament Presidential elections Party leaders See also Reduction of military conscription in Cyprus References Further reading External links Nedisy.org, Youth branch Political parties established in 1976 1976 establishments in Cyprus Christian democratic parties in Europe International Democrat Union member parties Liberal conservative parties Political parties in Cyprus Member parties of the European People's Party Pro-European political parties in Cyprus