DIKO vice president supports Christodoulides for 2028 presidential bid

On September 23, 2026, Cyprus Energy Minister and DIKO vice president Michalis Damianou reaffirmed his party's support for President Nikos Christodoulides in the upcoming 2028 presidential elections. Speaking on the "Protoselido" program, Damianou clarified that the 2022 collective decision by DIKO to support Christodoulides remains active and binding until officially revoked by party organs.

Damianou explicitly stated that, in his view, the party already has its candidate for 2028, referring to the current president. He dismissed the prospect of an independent candidacy by DIKO as a misguided strategy. While he emphasized that the current government program is being implemented without significant issues, he acknowledged the possibility of broader cooperation with the DISY party, provided that Christodoulides remains the central candidate.

Beyond political matters, the Minister addressed the strategic importance of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project and current government efforts to tackle inflation. These statements come amidst ongoing discussions regarding the nation's energy future and the alignment of government coalition partners for the next electoral cycle.