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Papapadopoulos Criticizes Government, Sparks Internal Debate within DIKO

Published December 30, 2025, 09:17
Papapadopoulos Criticizes Government, Sparks Internal Debate within DIKO

Nikolas Papadopoulos, leader of DIKO, has strongly criticized the government for a lack of transparency and consultation, particularly regarding the electricity interconnection (GSI). He initially questioned the political motives behind the government's stance and later accused the Minister of Finance of making vague statements. Papadopoulos's criticism has provoked reactions within DIKO, with MP Christos Orphanides describing his actions as "political maneuvering". Mr. Papadopoulos insists that there are many issues that are not being adequately discussed with the government, but he avoids specifying their number and severity. At the same time, he assures that the possibility of DIKO withdrawing from the government is not on the table, reinforcing the perception that his criticism is more tactical than substantial. There are internal voices suggesting that Papadopoulos's reaction is due to the lack of consultation with DIKO on important government appointments, such as in the recent reshuffle. However, he has not confirmed this information. Overall, Papadopoulos's behavior appears to be causing confusion and creating internal tensions within DIKO, while also leaving open questions about his true intentions and the stability of the government coalition.