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Nikolas Papadopoulos: Disconnecting the Parliamentary Presidency from the Presidential Elections

May 26, 2026

Nikolas Papadopoulos, the president of DIKO, avoids answering questions about his candidacy for the Presidency of the Parliament. He disconnects the election of the Presidency from the upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing the importance of collaborations. He clarifies that discussions regarding DIKO's candidacy will take place in the party's collective bodies. He has not discussed the matter with Annita Demetriou and admits that while the two issues may be related politically, their approach is different. He aims to pursue collaboration with all parties represented in the new Parliament.