Internal dynamics shift in DISY as Giorgos Pamboridis launches campaign for 2028 presidential nomination

Giorgos Pamboridis has officially launched his campaign for the 2028 presidential nomination of the Democratic Rally (DISY) by opening a digital platform for public support on his website. This move marks an effort to mobilize the party base and measure the current momentum for his candidacy ahead of upcoming internal elections.

The campaign received a notable boost from Michalis Ioannidis, coordinator of the party's Government Project Monitoring Council, who publicly endorsed Pamboridis. Ioannidis praised Pamboridis's reformist, anti-populist stance, while distancing his decision from the party leadership. Ioannidis also reflected on the withdrawal of party leader Annita Demetriou, suggesting her decision was a difficult compromise to prevent internal division caused by the threat of unofficial candidacies. He criticized former leader Averof Neophytou for his stance of "silent coalition," which he believes mirrors the rhetoric of political rivals.

Political observers note that support for Pamboridis is solidifying as a strategic alternative to Neophytou. With figures like Ioannis Kasoulidis also providing political backing, the party is experiencing shifting internal dynamics as it navigates critical decisions regarding its future electoral strategy and leadership.