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Pasourtidis: Dangerous Precedent Created for Parliament Due to Concealment of Information

Published January 28, 2026, 16:01
Pasourtidis: Dangerous Precedent Created for Parliament Due to Concealment of Information

MP Andreas Pasourtidis expressed strong concern over the government's refusal to submit information to Parliament regarding the donors of the Independent Body. He argued that this move undermines parliamentary control and creates a dangerous precedent, as it challenges the constitutionally enshrined powers of Parliament. Mr. Pasourtidis emphasized that this refusal raises questions about transparency and potential relationships between companies bidding for public projects and the Body. Furthermore, the MP stated that legislation provides for the submission of such information to Parliament, as well as to the Audit Office, and that the government's refusal is unjustified. He highlighted that the Audit Office had already received the relevant information and had identified suspicious connections and potential conflicts of interest. Mr. Pasourtidis accused certain individuals of seeking to conceal information and warned that persistence in refusing to submit information would degrade the democratic process. He expressed hope that the government would reconsider its position and realize the dangerous precedent it would create. In summary, Mr. Pasourtidis' statement focuses on the need to safeguard parliamentary control and transparency in public life, as well as his criticism of the government for its refusal to cooperate with Parliament in providing important information.