“At the Democratic Alarm, we have never feared differing opinions. On the contrary, our strength has always been our ability to discuss, to disagree, and ultimately to reach a consensus.”
This is what, among other things, DISY Deputy Chairman Efthymios Diplaros, in the wake of the fierce confrontation he reportedly had with the party’s Vice Chairman, Yiannis Karousos, triggered by a celebratory dinner attended by Diplaros, at which President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides was also seated.
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Mr. Diplaros also points out that, “this does not mean, however, that political disagreement can be turned into personal attacks, labels, and arbitrary attributions of intent.” He continues:
“My positions are clear, public, and have long been known. I will not allow anyone to distort them or to cast doubt on my political track record through insinuations and personal attacks.
I have learned to fight my political battles with arguments, clear speech, and political integrity. And that is how I will continue.
The year 2028 will not be decided by personal ambitions or behind-the-scenes conflicts. It will be decided by the party, through its collective and democratic processes.
Until then, we have one great responsibility.
To keep DISY united, strong, and at the forefront.
And we will succeed, just as we did in the parliamentary elections.
Because DISY is greater than our personal disagreements.
And anyone who truly loves this party must remember this, especially in difficult times.”
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