Charalambidou's Statement on Her Removal from AKEL
February 10, 2026
Eirini Charalambidou responded to references regarding her relationship with AKEL, emphasizing that the decision to be removed from the parliamentary group did not come from her. She clarified that she does not wish to become independent and finds the references targeting her personality disheartening and politically divisive. She rejected the idea of engaging in the generated disputes and expressed gratitude to the citizens who trusted her. Additionally, she highlighted that members of parliament are elected through preferential votes, and thus, she cannot relinquish her institutional role.