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EDEK Awaits Presidential Briefing on Controversial Video

Published January 13, 2026, 14:29

EDEK is awaiting a briefing from the President of the Republic regarding the controversial video. As a member of the governing coalition, the party seeks to be informed of developments and discuss next steps. The EDEK Political Bureau has decided to request the appointment of independent criminal investigators to probe potential criminal offenses arising from the video. Furthermore, they are requesting the public disclosure of contributions to the Social Support Fund and the abolition of the fund, with its resources being transferred to the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation. EDEK also raises issues regarding lobbying legislation and the revolving door phenomenon, proposing the creation of a legal framework to oversee officials transitioning to positions that could influence their decisions.