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Presidential Office Accuses DISY Leader of Populism Amid Foot-and-Mouth Crisis

Published March 11, 2026, 17:13
Presidential Office Accuses DISY Leader of Populism Amid Foot-and-Mouth Crisis

The Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic, Viktoras Papadopoulos, strongly criticized the President of DISY, Annita Dimitriou, accusing her of populism and irresponsible behavior. The criticism concerns the exploitation of the health crisis due to foot-and-mouth disease for electoral purposes. Mr. Papadopoulos emphasized that the Government is implementing all prescribed measures and protocols, and is in coordination with the European Commission. Furthermore, the arrival of the competent European Commissioner is expected to provide further support to livestock farmers. Mr. Papadopoulos accused Ms. Dimitriou of ignoring European procedures and that populism cannot replace knowledge and responsibility.