DISY settles timeline for 2028 presidential candidacy process

The Political Bureau of the Democratic Rally (DISY) in Cyprus met on October 2, 2026, to determine the schedule for selecting the party's candidate for the 2028 presidential elections. After over three hours of debate, the party unanimously decided to postpone the original timeline proposed by the Executive Bureau. The submission of candidacies is now set for October 26, 2026, and the internal party elections will take place on November 28, 2026.

During the session, party President Annita Dimitriou proposed that all members of the party's organized bodies sign for all candidates, a move intended as a symbolic gesture of unity. While some members, including Yiorgos Pamporidis, had requested even more time to collect the required signatures, the party ultimately reached a consensus. The decision aims to ensure a transparent process involving all party members for the first time in the organization's history. Former party leader Averof Neofytou was absent, as he was abroad.

Following the decision, party officials emphasized that the focus must now shift toward substantive policy debates and party unity. The Political Bureau has authorized the Executive Bureau to form a five-member electoral committee to oversee the upcoming internal voting process.