Fidius Panagou apologizes for comments about people with disabilities
January 28, 2026
EU Parliament member Fidius Panagou asked for forgiveness for referring to people with intellectual disabilities as 'fools,' claiming it was a linguistic slip. Despite his attempt to apologize through a video, KYSOA argued that his explanation was unsatisfactory. Society reacted strongly to his inappropriate statement, putting pressure on the parliament member. Panagou acknowledged that the term he used was inappropriate and publicly apologized to the Paralympians. He also highlighted broader societal issues regarding the marginalization of people with disabilities.