Fidias Panagiotou, a well-known Cypriot YouTuber who is only 24 years old, has shaken the political landscape of Cyprus by achieving an unexpected third place in the European elections on Sunday, obtaining the 19.4% of the votes and thus securing a seat in the European Parliament. Despite not having the support of any political party or presenting an electoral program, Panagiotou mobilized 71,000 Cypriots of all ages to take him to Brussels.

The young man, famous for his humorous videos and challenges on YouTube, decided to enter politics without previous experience and without in-depth knowledge of European institutions. Your campaigncharacterized by spontaneity and unconventionality, attracted the attention of thousands of followers and potential voters.

Panagiotou, the son of an Orthodox priest, cycled around the island to register more than 15,000 new voters and broke all previous predictions. With more than 2.6 million followers on YouTubethe young man has stood out for his videos of challenges and social criticism, inspired by figures such as Niko Omilana.

His victory has generated intense debate in Cyprus, where many see his election as a protest against the traditional political system and the lack of representation of young people. Experts point out that Panagiotou knew how to connect with a large sector of the population tired of the empty promises of established parties, demonstrating that politics is undergoing profound changes in the digital age.