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POLL: It's Early for Presidential Talk, But...

Published January 25, 2026, 06:16

The article examines the early discussions about the 2028/2029 presidential elections in Cyprus, based on a poll by RAI Consultants Ltd. Despite it being early, there is a stir behind the political scenes, with Nikos Christodoulides already starting to prepare his campaign and DISY having many potential candidates. However, society has not yet opened a substantial discussion about potential successors. According to the poll, Nikos Christodoulides is considered the most suitable for 2028 with only 13%, while 12% of respondents answer "none". This indicates low popularity and acceptance of the current President, but also a lack of strong candidates from other parties. Support for Christodoulides comes mainly from DIKO. The article highlights the citizens' dismissal of the political system, with 42% considering it too early to discuss the candidates. This dissatisfaction appears to be linked to the economic situation and the feeling that politicians are not offering solutions to society's problems. Overall, the article paints a political landscape where discussions about the next presidential elections are in their early stages, with low acceptance of the current President and widespread dissatisfaction with the political system.