DIKO president discusses government cooperation and cabinet reshuffle possibilities

Democratic Party (DIKO) president Nikolas Papadopoulos met with the President of the Republic to discuss the recent parliamentary election results, the Cyprus issue, and the functionality of their government coalition. During media interviews, Papadopoulos clarified that no formal discussion regarding a cabinet reshuffle has taken place. He stated that while the reshuffle is the President's prerogative, he remains open to providing input if requested. Papadopoulos emphasized that the government collaboration needs improvement, specifically calling for better consultation, coordination on legislative bills, and more effective communication between partners. He noted that DIKO has previously expressed concerns about the decision-making process within the coalition. Despite these challenges, he defended the administration's performance, claiming that a significant portion of the government's three-year program has already been implemented. He acknowledged that certain negative developments have politically impacted his party. No specific names for potential cabinet changes have been requested from DIKO at this time.