The DISY Government Monitoring Council has pledged to maintain equal distance from all contenders for the party's 2028 presidential nomination, saying its policy analysis and proposals will be made available to all candidates on an equal basis.
In a statement, the council welcomed the decision by Annita Demetriou not to seek the party's nomination, describing it as a responsible choice that required political courage.
According to the council, Demetriou placed the interests of the party above her personal ambitions, ensuring that all contenders would participate in the democratic process, be judged by party members and support whoever ultimately secures the nomination.
"Unity has ceased to be a slogan and has become a concrete, shared commitment," the statement said.
Equal access for all candidates
The council stressed that DISY's internal nomination process does not halt preparations for the 2028 presidential election.
It said it has been working alongside Demetriou since its creation to develop the party's strategy and programme ahead of both the presidential and parliamentary elections.
While council members remain free to express personal preferences during the internal race, it emphasised that this must be done with mutual respect and in accordance with party ethical standards.
At the same time, the council pledged that all its analysis, policy work and recommendations would be shared equally with every contender, allowing the eventual nominee to draw on a comprehensive and evidence-based governing programme.
Work on policy platform continues
The council said its meeting on 12 October focused primarily on the issue of the cost of living and its impact on households.
Discussions included proposals relating to:
- Housing
- Energy
- Transport
- Education
- Healthcare
- Food costs
Participants also examined reforms aimed at reducing financial pressures on citizens.
At its next meeting, the council plans to focus on economic growth as a second pillar in addressing rising living costs, with discussions expected to cover entrepreneurship, public-sector efficiency, employment, innovation, rural development and foreign investment.
Budget review under way
The council also confirmed that its review of the state budget, ministry by ministry and agency by agency, is continuing and is expected to be completed during October.
It concluded by reiterating its commitment to developing a governing programme capable of uniting DISY behind the candidate selected by party members for the 2028 presidential election.
