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AKEL's Stefanos Explains Rationale Behind Irene's Departure

Published February 11, 2026, 17:32

AKEL General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou responded to criticism regarding the party's announcement on the termination of its cooperation with MP Irene Charalambidou. He argued that the announcement was not harsh and acknowledged Ms. Charalambidou's valuable work, while also emphasizing that AKEL had given her opportunities to stand out. Mr. Stefanou expressed concern about the trend of transfers between parties, describing it as a phenomenon that devalues politics in the eyes of citizens and could prove to be a "boomerang." He also commented that votes are not the sole measure of a politician's evaluation.