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YouTube content creator from Cyprus, Fidias Panayiotou, was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in the 2024 EU elections. He is not affiliated with any particular political party, which makes him an independent MEP. The Cypriot YouTuber and politician will be representing his country, Cyprus, in the parliament.
As reported by the CyprusMail, the 24-year-old attained the third spot, as per the exit polls of the Parliamentary elections. The YouTuber celebrated his victory as "the first" independent candidate elected through the power of social media with no connection to a political party.
Cypriot YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou becomes a Member of the European Parliament after 2024 elections
Fidias is known for his YouTube content, which is similar to MrBeast's. It shows the creator engaging in a variety of different over-the-top activities, such as spending thirty days using a VR Headset and attempting to live in an airport for seven days free of cost.
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His videos have gotten him much popularity on the video-hosting site, and he has over 2.62 million subscribers on YT. He also holds a significant fanbase on TikTok, with over 1.3 million followers. Additionally, he has over 239,000 followers on Instagram.
Fidias Panayiotou has now attained a seat in the European Parliament and has promised to represent not only the Cypriot people but also the "peoples of Europe."
This creator had been embroiled in controversy after recording himself traveling on a train in Japan without purchasing a ticket. He had locked himself in the bathroom to avoid paying for the ride, and his YouTube video showcasing his behavior was later removed for violating the Terms of Service of the platform.
Further, he received much criticism from both netizens and Japanese locals for breaking the rules. One of the YouTubers featured alongside him, named AnkAcid, issued an apology after the incident.
