Harris Georgiades calls for unity within the Democratic Rally party

Former Minister of Finance Harris Georgiades recently intervened in the ongoing internal debate within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking on the ANT1 television program 'Mera Mesimeri' on October 7, 2026, Georgiades urged all party members to prioritize the interests of the political organization over individual personal ambitions. He emphasized that the party must remain united and coordinated to avoid a repeat of past election setbacks, suggesting that a unified DISY could win the presidency.

Addressing recent criticisms regarding his past, including remarks by Giorgos Pamporidis concerning interference by Averof Neofytou and Nikos Christodoulides, Georgiades dismissed the focus on personal grievances. He specifically acknowledged that his own past request to move to the Foreign Ministry was a mistake he quickly rectified, noting that such bitterness has no place in contemporary politics. He further criticized the political proposals of AKEL and noted that the support base for President Christodoulides, including DIKO, DIPA, and EDEK, has shrunk to below 16 percent.

Georgiades called for a "step back" from all factions and advocated for an internal consultation process regarding potential candidates, such as Annita Demetriou and Giorgos Pamporidis, while stating that Averof Neofytou owes the party an explanation regarding his future intentions. He warned that internal fragmentation poses a significant risk of excluding the party from the second round of the elections.