DISY set to push presidential succession decision into October

Politics annita demetrioudisyelectionsTop News DISY set to push presidential succession decision into October Annita Averof Disy 1536x1025 Relevant News DISY set to push presidential succession decision into October 8 September 2026 Cypriot families forced into debt as overseas treatment support falls short 8 September 2026 Temperatures to reach 37C as fine weather continues 8 September 2026 Frixos Dalitis 8 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber DISY leadership looks set to delay its decision on the internal process for choosing the party’s 2028 presidential candidate until October, according to sources, as developments on the Cyprus problem take priority in the coming weeks. Sources point to two reasons for the delay. The UN General Assembly, scheduled for September 22, could produce developments on the Cyprus problem. October is also seen as a milestone, the point by which UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to assess the situation and decide whether to call a new expanded conference on the issue. With that timeline in view, sources said DISY had no reason to open its internal debate over the presidential nomination any earlier. Once discussions do begin, the timetable itself is expected to become the main point of contention, as views within the party differ: Karousos favours October, while others want to wait until the end of this year or the start of next. October, sources added, would only mark the start of the internal process rather than its conclusion, opening a dialogue on the steps needed before the party holds the vote that will produce its candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Pre-election activity within DISY is already under way. In a Sunday interview with Kathimerini, DISY leader Annita Demetriou set out the approach behind her expected candidacy, saying party unity was her “basic criterion” for the race. She said the party needed a comprehensive governing proposal that served the national interest, pointing to its record as evidence it could deliver one. Former DISY leader Averof Neofytou also weighed in on Monday, appearing on Sigma television’s midday programme. Asked about a possible run, he said: “I haven’t made any decision. If I make it, the people will judge it.” Asked about his defeat in the last presidential election, he compared himself to Donald Trump, noting that Trump lost to Joe Biden before returning to office. He remained noncommittal. Neofytou repeated that he would support President Nikos Christodoulides if a signed strategic agreement is reached to solve the Cyprus problem, saying he would stand alongside the President in that event. Pension reform decisions DISY has scheduled an expanded discussion at its headquarters this afternoon on pension reform. Three former finance ministers, Harris Georgiades, Konstantinos Petrides and Takis Kleridis, are expected to attend, along with Finance Committee MPs Savia Orfanidou, Fotini Tsiridou and Charalambos Petrides. Representatives of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE), the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV), the Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (SEK) and other organised groups will also take part. The party plans to hear views, receive proposals and set its official position ahead of related bills expected to be tabled in parliament in the coming period. Nicosia to Paralimni DISY will begin a series of provincial council meetings on Thursday, at which party leadership will brief members on the Cyprus problem before opening the floor to discussion. The party wants the gatherings to draw large turnouts. The first meeting will be held in Nicosia on Thursday, and the cycle will close on October 2 with the Famagusta provincial council, held in Paralimni. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Cypriot families forced into debt as overseas treatment support falls short Temperatures to reach 37C as fine weather continues Serbia’s government asks president to dissolve parliament and call snap vote Tech companies look to Argentina’s windswept Patagonia to build massive data centers Alzheimer’s: second biggest killer of women in Cyprus, WHO says Analysis: Saxony-Anhalt election delivers a blow to Merz and a warning to Europe Overnight pharmacies on Monday, September 7 Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.