Fidias Panayiotou criticizes President Christodoulides over Cyprus issue progress

Following a meeting of the National Council in early October 2026, Fidias Panayiotou, leader of the Immediate Adaptation party, publicly criticized President Nikos Christodoulides for failing to initiate formal negotiations regarding the Cyprus issue. Panayiotou argued that despite Christodoulides holding positions of power for nearly a decade—including his time as Foreign Minister and now as President—he has not delivered any tangible results in moving the peace process forward.

Panayiotou’s statements echo sentiments previously expressed by former DISY president Averof Neophytou, suggesting that current state policies are ineffective. While Panayiotou focused on the administration's performance, media commentary suggests that his remarks overlook the role of the Turkish side in the stagnation of talks. This critique occurs as the island marks 52 years since the 1974 Turkish invasion, with ongoing political debate regarding responsibility for the lack of progress and the future of reunification efforts.