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The Tyranny of Populism and the Hostage of Consistency

Published March 14, 2026, 09:21
The Tyranny of Populism and the Hostage of Consistency

The article criticizes populism and the lack of consistency in the political debate regarding foreclosures in Cyprus. The author denounces the tendency to equate genuinely vulnerable debtors with those who borrowed excessively, and the political exploitation of the issue in the run-up to elections. He points out that protecting primary residences is important, but must be combined with responsibility and avoiding injustice to consistent borrowers. He emphasizes that the cost of rescuing the banks burdened society and that relaxing the rules will lead to new problems.