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Criticism of the Agriculture Minister Regarding Halloumi Strategy

October 8, 2024

The Minister of Agriculture faced strong criticism from the State Aid Control Commissioner during a parliamentary discussion about halloumi. Stella Michaelidou emphasized the need for a clear strategy to improve the quality of halloumi in the European Union. She also mentioned the increasing skepticism of the Commission towards Cyprus and the significance of this issue for the country's credibility. The confrontation led to reactions and questions within the committee.