Dismay in DISY following reported ministerial appointments

On July 31, 2026, Yiannis Karousos, Vice President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), publicly criticized the potential inclusion of two party members in President Nikos Christodoulides' upcoming cabinet reshuffle. The individuals identified in reports are Tina Pavlou, who was a candidate in the recent legislative elections, and Christos Angelidis, a member of the DISY Political Bureau.

Karousos condemned the potential appointments, arguing that both the President and the party members involved have acted improperly. He stated that the President should not have approached officials from an opposition party, and that Pavlou and Angelidis should have rejected the offers to maintain their integrity and respect for the party's voters. According to the Vice President, these actions represent an exchange of values for political positions, claiming that "respect is not bought, it is earned.

This incident highlights internal friction within DISY regarding the current administration's strategy of recruiting from the opposition. While the reshuffle has not been finalized, the criticism from high-ranking leadership reflects growing dissatisfaction with the government's efforts to incorporate members from outside its own political coalition.