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Surprise in the European Parliament, the 24-year-old influencer secures a seat as an independent deputy

Surprise in the European Parliament, the 24-year-old influencer secures a seat

Social media star Fidias Panayiotou celebrates his election as an independent member of the European Parliament at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Famous for his jokes and humorous clips, "Fidias" - as he is known online - has 2.6 million followers on YouTube.

His most-watched clips include a mission to hug 100 celebrities, pizza-eating contests and avoiding fares on Japanese trains.

Although he has no political experience - and calls himself "a professional mistake" - his campaign attracted a large number of young voters.

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