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Marinos Kleanthous: Partisanship within the Center Hinders Progress

Published January 4, 2026, 06:14
Marinos Kleanthous: Partisanship within the Center Hinders Progress

Marinos Kleanthous, Deputy President of the Democratic Alignment (DIPA), publicly criticizes the leader of DIKO for accusations against the Christodoulides government regarding the management of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection. Mr. Kleanthous argues that DIPA will not join alliances aimed at opposing other parties, but will seek cooperation with the Right and the Left on common issues. He points out that DIKO's strong public criticism of the government while remaining in power is outside the institutional framework. Mr. Kleanthous states that DIPA wants to play a role in uniting the forces of the center, but emphasizes the need for realism and avoiding political games. He also expresses the view that the Christodoulides government is seeking a center-right majority in Parliament, but DIPA is ready to cooperate with all forces that agree on common positions. Mr. Kleanthous highlights the importance of political stability, synthesis, and consensus for solving Cyprus's problems. Overall, Mr. Kleanthous's statement is an attempt to redefine DIPA's role in the political landscape and to promote a political line based on cooperation and responsible opposition.