Disagreement Over Pension Increases Between Government and AKEL
January 3, 2025
There has been a confrontation between the government and AKEL regarding the recent pension increases. The Minister of Labor stated that the increases are the largest in the last 30 years, while AKEL argues that they are due to legislation in place since 1980. The government is attempting to present itself as responsible for the increases, while AKEL emphasizes that these are not generous gifts but well-planned measures. This situation creates tensions as both sides hold differing views on political responsibility.