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President Christodoulides expresses disappointment after Raouna proposal rejection.

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President Nikos Christodoulides expressed disappointment after the rejection of the government’s proposal for the Deputy Ministry of European Affairs by the House of Representatives.
He specifically mentioned he expected this behavior from the opposition party AKEL, but not from the Democratic Rally (DISY).
The proposal involved a six-month extension for Marilenna Raouna's term, which was ultimately dismissed.
Christodoulides stated that the executive branch will find a way to address the situation following the decision.
His remarks were made while arriving at an awards ceremony on the evening of July 9, 2026.

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President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, expressed disappointment following the rejection of his government’s proposal for the extension of Marilena Raouna's term as the Undersecretary for European Affairs. The proposal was dismissed by the plenary session of the House of Representatives, which was a significant setback for the executive authority.

In comments made to reporters on July 9, 2026, Christodoulides specifically noted his surprise that the Democratic Party (DISY) voted against the proposal, stating, "I expected this behavior from AKEP, not from DISY." His remarks highlight the unexpected nature of the vote, implying a rift within his party regarding support for the executive's decisions.

Despite the setback, the President assured that the executive branch would find a way to address the situation, underscoring his commitment to advancing government initiatives even in light of parliamentary challenges.

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