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Cyprus: Democratic Rally Leader Calls for Unity Ahead of Elections

Published February 28, 2026, 12:14
Cyprus: Democratic Rally Leader Calls for Unity Ahead of Elections

The President of the Democratic Rally and the House of Representatives, Annita Dimitriou, presented the tone for the upcoming parliamentary elections at a pan-Cypriot conference of the party. She emphasized the need for unity and avoiding a “spectacle” in Parliament, seeking to reverse the negative climate prevailing in society. Dimitriou highlighted the role of the Democratic Rally as a force for institutional stability and spoke of a revival of the party. She criticized anti-establishment movements and new political formations, while also attempting to reconnect the Democratic Rally with the middle class and young people. She also launched a fierce attack on AKEL and ELAM, accusing them of populism and ideological obsessions that endanger the country's stability.