Animal Welfare Groups and Parties Submit Memorandum to President Regarding 'Inaction'

Animal welfare organizations and parties have submitted a memorandum to President Christodoulides, expressing strong concern over the lack of progress on animal protection and welfare issues in Cyprus. The memorandum, signed by the Animal Party of Cyprus, the Green Party of Cyprus, the Cyprus Animal Welfare Society, and Green Shield, denounces the government's 'unjustified inaction' and the failure to implement pre-election commitments, particularly regarding Chapter 7 on animal welfare. The organizations emphasize that the non-implementation of promises is not merely inconsistency but 'institutional indifference'. They demand immediate action, a timeline for implementing commitments, and public accountability from the government. It is pointed out that a country's international image is judged not only by titles and presidencies but primarily by its actions domestically. The Animal Party stresses the need for immediate action rather than further promises. The memorandum is expected to be taken seriously by the Presidency, with the hope of leading to specific policies and actions to improve animal welfare in Cyprus.