YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou Elected to European Parliament

The 24-year-old Cypriot social media star won a seat as an independent MEP, leveraging his massive online following.

Fidias Panayiotou, known for his YouTube stunts, secured 19.4% of the vote, becoming one of six MEPs from Cyprus.
His election marks a significant shift, driven by young voters and social media influence.
Panayiotou's campaign focused on motivating youth participation in politics, despite his lack of political experience.
Turnout in Cyprus increased to nearly 59%, attributed partly to Panayiotou's candidacy.
Panayiotou's win is seen as a challenge to traditional party politics in Cyprus.