Hartsiotis Critiques AKEL for Populism and Misinformation
October 23, 2025
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis criticized the AKEL party for populism and misinformation in response to criticisms from AKEL MP Haris Damianos following a legal committee meeting. He pointed out that AKEL's governance had dismal outcomes, including a significant number of murders. Damianos countered that public figures must withstand criticism and that politics should not be personalized. A DISY representative also stated that the minister made inaccurate references. Hartsiotis mentioned that a bill regarding surveillance is currently under review.