Harris Georgiades challenges party leadership and endorses Pamboridis

On November 10, 2026, former Finance Minister Harris Georgiades made his first television appearance since his October 27 letter to DISY President Annita Demetriou. During his interview, he publicly confirmed his decision to abstain from the active campaign if Averof Neofytou secures the party nomination. Georgiades stated that his opposition is rooted in political disagreements, specifically citing "political blackmail" tactics related to independent candidacy scenarios that occurred within the party.

Georgiades officially declared his preference for George Pamboridis as the party leader, suggesting that a victory for Pamboridis would represent a necessary shift against current pressures. He further criticized party members who signed nomination papers for multiple candidates while privately leaning toward supporting Christodoulidis, describing such behavior as hypocritical. This stance marks a significant rift within the party leadership as it navigates internal divisions and prepares for upcoming electoral procedures.

While Georgiades clarified that he does not expect others to necessarily agree with his position, he emphasized that his choice to step back is a matter of personal integrity. There is currently no mention of further mediation or immediate internal disciplinary actions, with the situation remaining in a state of ongoing political realignment within DISY.