77 years since the foundation of AKEL
AKEL C.C. Press Office, 13 April 2018, Nicosia
On 14 April 1941, the assembly to establish AKEL took place in the village of Skarinou, where it first appeared on the political scene in Cyprus. The Party took the baton of national, political and social struggles from the Communist Party of Cyprus.
In its ninety years of existence, first as the Communist Party of Cyprus and then as AKEL, the party of the Left of Cyprus has put its mark on our country’s history through its struggles, service and sacrifices, and won the hearts and minds of the Cypriot people and in particular of the working people .
AKEL, since its founding assembly at the beginning of the Second World War, had defined itself as a “Democratic, Anti-fascist, Anti-Hitler” party, while in the decades that followed it has established itself as a leading force in the anti-colonial struggle, subsequently as the key force in the struggle for the completion of Cyprus independence, but also as the force for the defence of democracy and legitimacy in the country. At the same time, AKEL developed as a leading force in the building of a modern state that should provide prosperity and progress to its citizens. The struggles for labour rights and social progress, but also the subsequent creation of a welfare state, have the indelible stamp on AKEL.
With the legacy of all that it has contributed to the country and people in today’s conditions, AKEL remains the responsible and patriotic political force that gives a perspective to the struggle for the liberation from the occupation and for the reunification of Cyprus and our people; a force that continues to fuel the hope for the liberation and reunification of our country where Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Maronites, Armenians and Latins will build their lives in conditions of lasting peace and security.
Looking towards the future, AKEL aspires to become even more capable and efficient in the political, class and social struggles that it wages, always in the service of the Cypriot people.
On the occasion of the anniversary of its foundation, AKEL renews its commitment to the Cypriot people that it will never lower the flag of the struggle for the liberation of our country and for social justice and prosperity.
Faithfull to its precious legacy of nine decades of life, struggles and sacrifices, AKEL will remain the consistent, responsible and militant force defending the rights of our working people, our people and Cyprus.
