DIPA and Direct Democracy Cyprus party leaders meet for cooperation talks

The leaders of the Democratic Alignment (DIPA), Marios Garoyian, and the Direct Democracy Cyprus party, Fidias Panayiotou, held an initial meeting at the DIPA offices on October 9, 2026. The meeting, described by both sides as a cordial, introductory session, focused on identifying common political approaches to address various societal issues.

During the discussions, the parties agreed to establish a channel for ongoing communication and collaboration. DIPA announced plans to share a series of proposals and legislative suggestions developed during the previous parliamentary term with the Direct Democracy party to assist in their efforts to advance solutions for citizens. Panayiotou expressed his interest in potential cooperation, noting the advantage of having more new parties involved in the political landscape.

Regarding the upcoming presidential elections, both leaders emphasized that it is too early to discuss candidates or electoral strategies. They stated that their current priority remains the resolution of urgent problems facing the public. The parties intend to continue their dialogue to explore further joint initiatives, though no specific timeline for future legislative actions has been finalized yet.