Fidias Panayiotou criticizes President Christodoulides over Cyprus problem handling

On September 30, 2026, following a meeting of the National Council, Fidias Panayiotou, president of the Amesi Dimokratia party and Cypriot MEP, launched a sharp critique against President Nikos Christodoulides. Panayiotou expressed deep concern regarding the lack of progress on the Cyprus problem, pointing out that 111 months have elapsed since the collapse of talks at Crans-Montana without any meaningful developments toward resuming negotiations.

Panayiotou questioned the efficacy of the current government's foreign policy, suggesting that the administration's claims of success are not yielding tangible results. He specifically doubted President Christodoulides' ability to deliver a resolution, citing his long-term involvement in decision-making positions, including his previous tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs, as having failed to produce substantive outcomes. Reports indicate that these views share common ground with recent public statements made by former DISY leader Averof Neofytou.

Beyond the stalemate, Panayiotou expressed apprehension regarding broader geopolitical instability in the region. He specifically noted the volatile dynamics involving Iran, as well as the potential for future tensions between Israel and Turkey, which he suggested complicates the environment for national policy.