Fidias Panayiotou clarifies political stance on 2028 presidential elections

Member of European Parliament and leader of the Amessi Dimokratia (Direct Democracy) movement, Fidias Panayiotou, explicitly denied rumors of an informal alliance to support Averof Neofytou in the 2028 presidential elections. During an interview on October 16, 2026, Panayiotou emphasized that while he maintains good relations with both Neofytou and Annita Demetriou, his party remains open to various partnerships. He confirmed that he has held discussions with AKEL leader Stefanos Stefanou and stated that cooperation with AKEL, the government of Nikos Christodoulides, or other movements remains a possibility if specific terms are met.

Simultaneously, Panayiotou announced a protest march scheduled for the upcoming Saturday to demand lower electricity costs. He criticized President Christodoulides for publicly dismissing his party's proposals as "nonsense" while, according to Panayiotou, the government secretly conducts deliberations based on his suggestions. The party leader noted that they have met with the Minister of Energy and intend to seek a formal meeting with the President. Furthermore, Panayiotou did not rule out voting against the upcoming state budget as a pressure tactic to influence energy policy and force the government to reconsider its current fiscal stance on energy pricing.