AKEL General Secretary Predicts Increased Vote Share, Addresses Criticisms

The General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, predicted an increase in the party's vote share in the upcoming parliamentary elections during an interview on Alpha's "25 minutes." He responded to criticisms regarding AKEL's candidate lists, which some characterize as stuck in the past, arguing that they reflect the party's history and values. Stefanou commented on the exceptions made in the cases of Loukaidis and Damianou, without providing specifics. He also expressed the view that there is room for cooperation with the Odysseus party, although he did not mention specific terms or conditions. A key point of the interview was the revelation of the proposal made to Irene Charalambidou to continue her collaboration with AKEL. Stefanou did not disclose the content of the proposal but emphasized the party's appreciation for Charalambidou's contribution. Finally, he referred to the issue of Giorgos Katsouridis, without elaborating. Stefanou's interview demonstrated AKEL's determination to achieve better results in the elections and maintain its alliances.