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Responsibilities Should Be Assigned Seriously, Not with Preconceived Conclusions

Published March 13, 2026, 14:13
Responsibilities Should Be Assigned Seriously, Not with Preconceived Conclusions

The article is a critical look at how crises are handled and responsibilities are assigned in Cyprus. The author argues that the search for truth is undermined when explanations are sought with predetermined conclusions, and that the discussion of serious issues turns into gossip. Furthermore, it criticizes the tendency for immediate resignations before examining the facts and evaluating responsibilities. The author focuses on the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, emphasizing the anxiety of farmers and the need for solutions rather than political slogans. He criticizes the ease with which roles (guilty and saviors) are assigned in a crisis, and the tendency for innuendo and personal attacks in public discourse. He emphasizes that responsibilities should be assigned seriously and not with preconceived conclusions, and that exploiting crises for petty political gain leads to the devaluation of institutions and the skepticism of citizens. He proposes composure, truth, and responsibility as basic principles for dealing with crises. Finally, the author states that the management of foot-and-mouth disease is a complex scientific and administrative issue that requires compliance with European protocols and the recommendations of veterinary authorities, and that the decision to vaccinate should be based on scientific evidence and economic assessment.