Fideas Panagiotou's Response to Controversy over Para-Athletes Remarks
January 27, 2026
European parliament member Fideas Panagiotou responds to the uproar caused by his reference to 'fools' regarding para-athletes. He admits his mistake but claims that the reactions have political motives connected to the current polling situation. He states that he deserves criticism for his comment, acknowledging it was unintentional. He believes that the backlash he is facing is justified this time. He shares the video of his statement before discussing the political implications of the controversy.