Democratic Rally faces internal friction over report on former President Anastasiades

Following the release of a report by the Independent Authority Against Corruption regarding former President Nikos Anastasiades, the Democratic Rally (DISY) party is experiencing internal friction. While the party's collective leadership initially stated it would respect institutions and await the process, the deputy president of the party publicly defended Anastasiades, calling the findings unsubstantiated. Critics have questioned the party's consistency, noting that Annita Demetriou, the president of DISY, invited the former president to campaign events shortly before the report's release. There are widespread allegations that the report's publication was delayed until after the elections, a claim that fuels current political tensions. The report, prepared by an Australian official and members of the Anti-Corruption Authority, is viewed by some as highly critical of the previous administration. Calls for a full criminal investigation into the matters raised during the administration's tenure have grown louder. Party leaders are now facing pressure to explain their contradictory stances and to release the full details of the document to the public.