President Christodoulides to announce 2028 election plans in 2027

President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed he will announce his decision on whether to seek a second term in the 2028 presidential election during 2027. In a recent interview with journalist Manolis Kalantzis for the Plus network, the President stated that he has not yet reached a final conclusion. He emphasized that he would address the public with honesty once a decision is made, while explicitly rejecting claims that his current government initiatives—such as tax and pension reforms, as well as new housing and child benefit measures—are motivated by electioneering.

While an official announcement is pending, analysts observe that the President’s recent strategy appears to be building momentum among DISY voters. In the interview, Christodoulides notably identified himself as a "DISY supporter," a sentiment supported by internal party polls. Data from an IMR study indicates that approximately 25% of DISY members favor his candidacy, while another poll commissioned by the Presidential Palace suggests that 34% of the broader DISY voter base would support his re-election.

Political observers suggest the President is timing his eventual announcement to follow the internal electoral processes of major parties like DISY and AKEL, which are expected to conclude by the spring of 2027 at the latest. Christodoulides maintains that his administration is not yet in an election cycle, despite the ongoing political speculation surrounding his political future.