Nikos Anastasiou resigns as EDEK party president

On Tuesday, July 15, 2026, Nikos Anastasiou announced his resignation from the presidency of the EDEK party. He cited his failure to unite the party and internal conflicts as the primary reasons for his departure. The resignation occurred following reports of intense disagreement within the Political Bureau regarding the implementation of decisions from the Extraordinary Pancyprian Congress held on July 5. Internal divisions exist between those supporting the mandate of the Extraordinary Congress and others who challenge its authority or procedural validity. The party leadership announced that the Political Bureau and the Central Committee will manage current affairs and oversee the implementation of congress decisions. Following party statutes, deputy president Morfakis Solomonidis is expected to lead the party until a new president is elected within 40 days. Former member Kostis Efstathiou has expressed potential interest in the presidency, while stressing the need for internal reforms.