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Pheidiades: The European Parliament Owes Me Money - I'm Funding It Myself

Published March 24, 2026, 07:14
Pheidiades: The European Parliament Owes Me Money - I'm Funding It Myself

Member of the European Parliament Pheidiades Panagiotou spoke about citizen participation in politics, Direct Democracy, allegations against him, and his economic proposals. He emphasized the difficulty of the process of participating in elections and defended the operating model of Direct Democracy, describing it as flexible and without bureaucracy. Panagiotou stated that the ideology of his party is to implement the decisions made by the people, and that votes will be held on important issues every three months. He defended the selection of his associates, emphasizing the need for trust and efficiency. He referred to allegations of controlling the Direct Democracy application, denying any cooperation with the accusers. He also commented on allegations of the presence of people with a controversial past among his party's candidates, stating that he gives second chances and that the criminal records of the candidates will be examined. Finally, Panagiotou answered questions about his role as an influencer, emphasizing that it is the job of a politician to influence society.