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Parliamentary Dispute Over Social Support Fund Donors

Published March 19, 2026, 20:18
Parliamentary Dispute Over Social Support Fund Donors

A heated debate erupted in Parliament regarding the Independent Social Support Fund and the disclosure of its donors. A resolution submitted by AKEL, requesting the disclosure of donor information to the relevant parliamentary committee, was rejected by the majority with 19 votes against and 15 in favor. AKEL MPs accused the government and the Legal Service of undermining parliamentary oversight, while MPs from the majority accused AKEL of populism and electoral motives. The discussion focused on the need for transparency and the possibility that companies that have received public works have made donations to the Fund.