DISY Vice President criticizes cabinet reshuffle appointments

On July 31, 2026, Yiannis Karousos, Vice President of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Cyprus, issued a sharp public critique regarding the anticipated inclusion of party members Tina Pavlou and Christos Angelidis in President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming cabinet reshuffle. Karousos expressed strong disapproval of both the President’s decision to recruit officials from the opposition party and the individuals' choice to accept these positions.

Karousos argued that by accepting the appointments, Pavlou and Angelidis have failed to respect the thousands of voters who supported them in the recent parliamentary and European elections. He emphasized that these officials should have remained loyal to the values they campaigned on, rather than compromising them for government roles. He stated that the President should not have approached members of an opposition party, characterizing the move as an attempt to undermine party unity. The criticism highlights rising internal friction within DISY as the administration moves to finalize its new cabinet structure.

While the names of Pavlou and Angelidis have been widely reported as being included in the government's expansion plans, the administration has not yet officially confirmed the final list. The situation remains a point of contention within the political landscape, signaling potential challenges for cross-party cooperation.