Cyprus Times

Growing Rift Between DIKO and Presidential Office Over Energy Interconnection Project

Published December 29, 2025, 15:11
Growing Rift Between DIKO and Presidential Office Over Energy Interconnection Project

Significant disagreements have emerged between the Presidential Office and DIKO regarding the Cyprus-Israel-Greece electricity interconnection project. DIKO President Nikola Papadopoulos expressed concern over contradictory statements from government officials regarding the project's viability, questioning the existence of a cohesive government policy. Mr. Papadopoulos emphasized the geostrategic importance of the project and the multiple benefits it would bring to Cyprus, while also criticizing the lack of transparency and consultation on various issues. He stressed that these contradictions do not only concern this specific project but also other important policy matters. Referring to the removal of Giorgos Papanastasiou from the Ministry of Energy, Mr. Papadopoulos clarified that his criticism concerns policy and not personal issues. He expressed his desire for clear answers from the government, emphasizing that consensus is not at the desired level. Overall, the DIKO President's statement highlights a deep rift in trust and cooperation between the party and the government, questioning the effectiveness of governance and the ability to make coherent decisions.