Annita Demetriou confirms DISY will field its own candidate for the 2028 presidential elections

Annita Demetriou, leader of the Democratic Rally (DISY), stated in an interview that the party will officially field its own candidate for the 2028 presidential elections. This announcement aims to definitively end speculation regarding a potential reconciliation or collaboration with current President Nikos Christodoulides, who was elected in 2023 with the support of alternative political forces and some DISY defectors. The party leadership is currently navigating internal tensions related to the legacy of former President Nicos Anastasiades, who faces public criticism following a report by the Anti-Corruption Authority regarding institutional corruption. While the party has publicly defended the Anastasiades era, it faces a challenge in reconciling its modernization efforts with its historical ties. Recent internal discussions and polling indicate a division within the base, particularly regarding supporters who still align with President Christodoulides. The party now faces the task of managing these internal dynamics ahead of its internal selection process for the next presidential candidate.