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Debate over Arbitration in Public Contracts

October 17, 2025

The dispute centers around the removal of arbitration provisions from public contracts, as claimed by Nicholas Papadopoulos. He suggests reinstating arbitration to address the monopolies identified in the construction industry. Odysseas Michailidis responds by accusing Papadopoulos of adopting government propaganda. He emphasizes that the Audit Office has no objection to arbitration and points out the changes made in the past. The discussion highlights the need for a more effective dispute resolution mechanism in the public works sector.