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With attention turning to the opposition front, the focus is now on the dialogue that the two major parties, AKEL and DIKO, are expected to start.
Stefanos Stefanou's covid restriction ends on Monday, so the meeting with Nicolas Papadopoulos will take place next week, with the aim of exploring the possibility of cooperation, on the basis of the terms of reference secured from the competent chambers of their parties. According to reports, nothing tangible should be expected in the first de facto meeting, since the initial one-on-one meeting will be more of a procedural than an exploratory nature. It is expected that they will determine the structure and timing of their meetings, while it is not excluded that they will assign party executives to discuss specific aspects of the issues that will form the ground to be explored for possible cooperation.
Alongside their dialogue, Stefanos Stefanou and Nicolas Papadopoulos will have separate contacts with the leaders of the other opposition parties, except ELAM. If the separate dialogue between the leaders of the parties develops positively and the prospect of cooperation becomes apparent, then there will be expanded contacts involving the leaders of all parties converging towards an agreement on cooperation.
The discussion of the names of the potential candidates for the nomination is the difficult part of the project.
The discussion of the names of the potential candidates for the nomination is the difficult part of the project. This issue will not be left to the end but will be raised in parallel with the dialogue on the political convergences that will form the basis of the cooperation sought. In the event of a shipwreck, each party will go its own way, something that their leaderships are reluctant to do, knowing that a solitary course hides many dangers and may even prove to be a dead end.
DIKO[/B] enters the dialogue with the name of Nicolas Papadopoulos[/B] as its first proposal, without following the logic of red lines or telescripts. In Ezecia Papaioannou they believe that if there is the political will for cooperation, then a candidate who can lead the effort will be found. Both parties understand that in addition to decisions at the leadership level, the candidate should garner maximum support at the level of their base and the electorate at large.
In the Democratic Rally things are clear as to the candidate with whom the battle will be fought, but no one is complacent. The party leadership is seeking maximum organizational mobilization in view of the upcoming session of the Supreme Council on March 12, which will formally confirm the candidacy of Averof Neophytou. The party leadership is drawing up the strategic plan, awaiting news on the moves of former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, who, according to reports, should be taken almost for granted that he will contest the presidency as an independent candidate. Nikos Christodoulides is making contacts and his final moves should not be expected earlier than mid-spring.
Any decisions by Nikos Christodoulides not only affect the coalition camp but are also of interest to the opposition, as polls show him maintaining a foothold in all areas, and make him a favorite for election if he makes it to the second round, regardless of his opponent.
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