The political alliance between President Nikos Christodoulides and the Democratic Party (DIKO), his only parliamentary ally, is experiencing significant strain. DIKO is demanding co-decision powers over an impending cabinet reshuffle and appointments to 12 semi-governmental boards with expiring mandates. Party leader Nicolas Papadopoulos has pressed for expanded DIKO representation in both the cabinet and executive arms of state policy.

Christodoulides plans a minor reshuffle following Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou’s departure, aiming to strengthen his team in the government’s final year. However, DIKO officials express frustration over a perceived lack of consultation, particularly regarding appointments made without prior party input, citing the Health Ministry vacancy filled by Vice President Neophytos Charalambides as an example.

While government sources stress ongoing cooperation and no major policy disputes, political observers note DIKO’s growing leverage post-election. Discussions of a potential alliance between DIKO and the opposition Democratic Rally (DISY) for the 2028 presidential elections are underway, reflecting shifting political calculations amid uncertainties about Christodoulides’s re-election prospects.