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Olgin's Article, the Essence of the Cyprus Issue and the Parliamentary Elections

Published February 22, 2026, 09:15
Olgin's Article, the Essence of the Cyprus Issue and the Parliamentary Elections

The analysis focuses on three seemingly unrelated issues: Maria Angela Olgin's article, the essence of the Cyprus issue, and the upcoming parliamentary elections. The author argues that these issues are interconnected, as the approach to the Cyprus issue and the positions of the parties directly affect the political situation and public trust. Olgin's article, which 'freezes' the negotiation process, has caused strong reactions, but, according to the author, the essence of the article has not been properly analyzed. Olgin, the author argues, downplays the role of Turkey and presents the Cyprus issue as a bi-communal dispute, ignoring the invasion and occupation. Furthermore, the author criticizes Olgin for her description of the leaders' readiness and the impact of the parliamentary elections. He believes that focusing on the elections as an obstacle to negotiations is unjustified, given the presidential system of Cyprus and the President's determination to move towards a solution. Overall, the author argues that Olgin's approach undermines the prospects for a fair and sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem and calls on political parties to put the Cyprus issue at the center of their election campaigns.